Title: Private and Spacious (family) Studio, only 5 mins drive from the beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=91073564&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Private and Spacious (family) Studio, only 5 mins drive from the beach ## Photo gallery for Private and Spacious (family) Studio, only 5 mins drive from the beach ![Smart TV - Private and Spacious (family) Studio, only 5 mins drive from the beach (Port Macquarie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91080000/91073600/91073564/73382cba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Private and Spacious (family) Studio, only 5 mins drive from the beach (Port Macquarie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91080000/91073600/91073564/5488bcc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Private and Spacious (family) Studio, only 5 mins drive from the beach (Port Macquarie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91080000/91073600/91073564/8bfa15d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Private and Spacious (family) Studio, only 5 mins drive from the beach (Port Macquarie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91080000/91073600/91073564/d8d5df04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Private and Spacious (family) Studio, only 5 mins drive from the beach (Port Macquarie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91080000/91073600/91073564/53627c6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Port Macquarie's beautiful surroundings await at this studio, nestled in a quiet leafy suburb. Enjoy a comfortable space to sleep and relax on your private balcony with BBQ, or take advantage of the nearby beaches and Sea Acres Rainforest within 10 minutes' drive. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Private and Spacious (family) Studio, only 5 mins drive from the beach NEGOTIABLE for student or work placements for short-term stays for single guests. Studio is surrounded by greenery for a nice outlook. Great location with beaches, coastal walks, Sea Acres Rainforest, parks, cafe, takeaway, Coles, Dominos, Hair Salons all within 5- 10 mins drive. Child friendly but unfortunately NO PET policy. The space Clean, spacious, studio for those who want a comfortable space to sleep, while enjoying Port Macquarie and its beautiful surroundings during the day. Our desire is to offer competitively priced accommodation so you can spend your money on "experiences" There is a small kitchenette (microwave, toasted sandwich maker, single cooktop) and the option to cook on a BBQ located on your private balcony. PLEASE NOTE: The studio is located below the main house therefore you will hear upstairs activity so it may not be the best place for those who wish to "sleep in" or sensitive to noise. There are large trees outside the studio that is home to various wildlife, you won't need an alarm as the birds are singing before sunrise Guest access Private parking space suitable for one car. Private entrance with private balcony in a quiet leafy suburb Licence number PID-STRA-20310 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - 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Please return key to lock box when leaving and send a message so we can start cleaning for next guest. Thanks for choosing us. 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 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 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 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-20310, 2444 ## About the area Port Macquarie is home to this apartment. Port Macquarie Golf Course and Douglas Vale Historic Homestead & Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Macquarie Nature Reserve and Port Macquarie Astronomical Association Observatory. Mid North Coast Maritime Museum and Mid North Coast Maritime Museum Pilot Boat Shed are also worth visiting. [Visit our Port Macquarie travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Macquarie.dx6140201) [View more Apartments in Port Macquarie](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Macquarie-Apartments.d6140201-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-31.46593%2C152.91136&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xFUZqU6B2C_DXTxqhJ-XBCiRqHg=) Port Macquarie, NSW ### What's nearby - ![Sea Acres National Park showing forests](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635998052946/f3b5afcc-ab38-4019-9203-3ca3757e6ec5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sea Acres National Park 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles - ![Port Macquarie featuring a lighthouse and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635810291762/abd030da-5a03-4d9e-b19f-72c152f42d27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lighthouse Beach 4 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Port Macquarie Golf Course 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Sea Acres Rainforest Centre 4 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Shelly Beach 5 min drive \- 2.0 miles ### Getting around - Wauchope Station 21 min drive - Port Macquarie, NSW (PQQ) 16 min drive ### Restaurants - Premium Coffee Roasters 5 min drive - Black Duck Brewery 6 min drive - Moorebeer Brewing Co. 7 min drive - Bittersweet 3 min drive - The Chip Shop 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private and Spacious (family) Studio, only 5 mins drive from the beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Private and Spacious (family) Studio, only 5 mins drive from the beach? ### What time is check-in at Private and Spacious (family) Studio, only 5 mins drive from the beach? ### What time is check-out at Private and Spacious (family) Studio, only 5 mins drive from the beach? ### Where is Private and Spacious (family) Studio, only 5 mins drive from the beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Private and Spacious (family) Studio, only 5 mins drive from the beach Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 12 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason R. 15 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It’s a quiet location and quite spacious. It is light and airy and quite private. A quick drive to everything! ##### Jason R. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luke 5 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Very invinting and clean as soon as you walk in. Wonderful quiet location and quick, easy drive to the beach. ##### Luke Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike D. 11 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Base to Explore Beautiful place in Port Macquarie, perfect spot for exploring the town and general area ##### Mike D. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria 27 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Friendly Host. Spacious, clean, good facilities and location. Off street parking available. Quiet, attractive suburb. ##### Maria Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leanne B. 5 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private and Spacious We thoroughly enjoyed our stayed. The studio was lovely and comfortable with everything you would need. Great quiet location, just a short drive to the beach and shops. There was parking onsite. Would highly recommend. ##### Leanne B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew J. 21 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Work Acommodation Stayed at the property while working on a job in the area. Great place in central location ##### Matthew J. Stayed 42 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sangeeta 10 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We loved the vibe of the house It was peaceful and beautiful. As I m a clean freak so I must say that property was very very clean … we just loved it And of course host was just awesome . Very nice and cooperative . Really enjoyed and will definitely choosing this for next time. ##### Sangeeta Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael U. 3 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place - too bad about the weather We were very happy with the accommodation. There was plenty of room and everything was provided to make out stay enjoyable. The fact that it rained the whole time we were there was a bummer but that had nothing to do with the unit or the host. Would recommend this to any single or couple visiting Port Macquarie. ##### Michael U. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Owen P. 4 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place in central area Being new to the area it was close to everything needed. I had a teenager with me so it was close to the shops and beaches. Owner was great and helped me with everything needed. Price is great! Can not fault a thing. If i could advise a bigger bin that would be my only critic. Definitely will be back again! ##### Owen P. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vera 28 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication A lovely place to stay if you are looking for accommodation in Port that isn't right in the centre. ##### Vera Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hayden S. 6 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Port Macquarie Stay The home was lovely and everything I needed for the week while staying there on uni placement. Thank you to the hosts for making me feel welcome. ##### Hayden S. 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