Title: 🐚 Drift at Tea Gardens | πŸ›Œ Sleeps 14 | 🐾 Pet friendly | β›³ Golf | πŸ¬πŸ¦…πŸ¦˜πŸ¨ | 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 # 🐚 Drift at Tea Gardens | πŸ›Œ Sleeps 14 | 🐾 Pet friendly | β›³ Golf | πŸ¬πŸ¦…πŸ¦˜πŸ¨ | ![Sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112256800/112256717/1aab575c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112256800/112256717/40202986.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112256800/112256717/7e2d20c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112256800/112256717/62c09cf4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112260000/112256800/112256717/18ff10b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Consider a stay at 🐚 Drift at Tea Gardens | πŸ›Œ Sleeps 14 | 🐾 Pet friendly | β›³ Golf | πŸ¬πŸ¦…πŸ¦˜πŸ¨ | and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathrooms2368 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Fireplace - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### 🐚 Drift at Tea Gardens | πŸ›Œ Sleeps 14 | 🐾 Pet friendly | β›³ Golf | πŸ¬πŸ¦…πŸ¦˜πŸ¨ | Welcome to Drift at Tea Gardens, an expansive, architect-designed sanctuary overlooking the Karuah River where it meets Port Stephens. Completed in 2024 and lovingly designed by its owner, this home is made for memorable weekends away – especially for large family gatherings, golf weekends, fishing or beach 4WD expeditions or to just drift and get away from the busy day to day lives we all lead these days. Set across two levels, the home sleeps up to 14 guests in five beautifully appointed bedrooms, with multiple living spaces, a gourmet kitchen, and decks that invite you to soak up the views or fire up the BBQ. Nature is quite literally at your doorstep. Wake to the sound of birds, spot dolphins playing in the river, and wander the mangrove beach teeming with marine life. You will appreciate the tranquil conditions for catching up on quality sleep as well as plenty of star gazing opportunities on clear nights. You're just a 3km flat bicycle ride from Tea Gardens village and a less than 10 minute drive to Hawks Nest’s iconic beaches. national parks and dunes. Sleeping Configuration Upstairs Master Suite: King bed, ensuite with tub, private balcony with river views Study/Bedroom 5: Koala 3 seater / Queen Sofa Bed, adjacent to powder room Downstairs Bedroom 3: Queen bed Bedroom 4: Queen bed Bedroom 5: Queen + 2 Singles – ideal for kids or family group Features & Amenities Sleeps 14 across 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms Open-plan living & indoor/outdoor entertaining Designer kitchen with butler’s pantry & modern appliances Smart TVs, high-speed Wi-Fi, games & books Full laundry with washer and dryer Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning throughout Pet-friendly Outdoor BBQ and firepit area River access Access to 9'5 SUP Inflatable kayak 3 x foam surfboards 2 x boogie boards 2 x bikes Off-street parking 3 x bikes (and helmets) 2 x foam surfboards 1 x hammock Location & Local Attractions Bayview River Retreat is located on the tranquil foreshore of the Karuah River, with expansive views to Mount Yacaaba and Nelson Bay. Enjoy incredible sunsets and abundant local wildlife, including kangaroos, echidnas, dolphins, and birdlife galore. Within minutes you can: Ride or stroll 3 km into Tea Gardens for coffee, shops, or the pub Visit Two Fat Bakers for pastries or grab fish & chips by the ferry jetty Drop into Tea Gardens Coop for fresh prawns and seafood Hire kayaks or powerboats and explore the river Catch the ferry to Nelson Bay Take a 4WD adventure or sandboard the dunes at Dark Point Hike Mount Yacaaba (2–2.5hr return, Grade 4 trail) Light a driftwood fire on Jimmy’s Beach at sunset Visit the Hunter Valley Providores (Saturdays) Tee off at Hawks Nest Golf Club Take a Yoga class in Hawks Nest Community Centre Enjoy sundowners at the Surf Club (Fri & Sat nights) ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible parking space - Handrails in stairways - Smooth flooring in public areas - Step to reach entrance - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Visual alarms in hallways - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - Near the marina - On a river ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Double-glazed windows - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Recycling - Solar energy - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 2,368 square feet - Water dispenser ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 11:00 AM ### 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 ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Gather used towels and store extra beds 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 do not strip beds just leave unmade and please place all towels in the bath tubs. Leave the full set of keys on the kitchen draws and don’t forget to place the single key back in the lockbox. 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 only 2 total pets Note from host: Please note that pre-approval required for pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14 Long-term renters welcome This property uses solar energy Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 and a first aid kit 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 2324, PID-STRA-71749 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. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Located in Tea Gardens, this holiday home is on a river. Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge and Heritage Light House Cottage are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Corrie Island Nature Reserve and Jean Shaw Koala Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Pelican Park and Fly Point Marine Reserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Tea Gardens travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tea-Gardens.dx181095) [View more Holiday homes in Tea Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tea-Gardens-Private-Holiday-Homes.d181095-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-32.666607,152.13052&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:dijfEw%7Eo_%5C%3FS%3FO%40S%3FQ%40Q%40U%3FQ%40QBQ%40Q%40SBQBQBQBQ%40ODQBQDQBQDODQDQDODQFODQFODQFOFMHOFQFMHOFOHMFKHOHOJMFMJMHKJMHMJKJKJKJKJKJMJGJKLKJILILKJGLILILGLGJINELGLGLENGLELENELGNALENENCLANELCNANCN%3FNALCN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%3FNBN%40L%3FNBN%40LBNDN%40LBNDNDL%40LFNDLDNDLFLDLFNFLDLHLFJFLHLHLFLHJJLHJJJJJFLLHJLJHJJJJJHLJLHJJLHLHLHNHNHJFLHNFNHLFPFNFLFNDPFNFPDNDPFNDPBPDNDPBPDPBPBNBPBP%40PBP%40RBP%40P%40P%40P%3FP%40T%40P%3FR%3FN%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FPAPAT%3FPAPAPARCNARCPAPCPCPCNCPEPCRENENCREPGLEPENGPGNEPGNGLGNGPINGLINGNIJILININIJKLIJKLILKJKJIJMLIJMJKFKLKJMFKJMHMFMHMHKFMHMFMDOHMDMDMHODMDODMDM%40ODODMBOBODM%40OBO%40M%3FOBO%40O%3FO%3FOBM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FO%3FMAOCO%3FOAOCMAOEMCOCOEMEOAMEOEMEMEOIMEMEMIOEKGMIMGMIMIKGMKMIKGMKKMKGKKKKKMKKKKKKIMKMIKKMGKKOIOIMGKIOGOIMGOGQIOGMGOEQGOEQGOEQEMEQESEOCOESCQEQAOCQCQCQCQASAOCSAQ%3FQAUAQ%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9yaj9t0WZX4pr6Mp41MDpr81Jkg=) Tea Gardens, NSW ### What's nearby - Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles - Bennetts Beach Hawks Nest - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles - Jimmys Beach - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles - Winda Woppa Reserve - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles ### Getting around - Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 47 min drive ### Restaurants - β€ͺThe Little Nel - ‬65 min drive - β€ͺTea Gardens Pub - ‬4 min drive - β€ͺMavericks on The Bay - ‬65 min drive - β€ͺBluey’s - ‬65 min drive - β€ͺBenchmark on Booner - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 🐚 Drift at Tea Gardens | πŸ›Œ Sleeps 14 | 🐾 Pet friendly | β›³ Golf | πŸ¬πŸ¦…πŸ¦˜πŸ¨ | pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at 🐚 Drift at Tea Gardens | πŸ›Œ Sleeps 14 | 🐾 Pet friendly | β›³ Golf | πŸ¬πŸ¦…πŸ¦˜πŸ¨ |? > Check-in begins at 11:00 AM. ### What time is check-out at 🐚 Drift at Tea Gardens | πŸ›Œ Sleeps 14 | 🐾 Pet friendly | β›³ Golf | πŸ¬πŸ¦…πŸ¦˜πŸ¨ |? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is 🐚 Drift at Tea Gardens | πŸ›Œ Sleeps 14 | 🐾 Pet friendly | β›³ Golf | πŸ¬πŸ¦…πŸ¦˜πŸ¨ | located? > This family-friendly Tea Gardens holiday home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Corrie Island Nature Reserve, Pelican Park and Jean Shaw Koala Reserve. Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge is 2.5 mi (4 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 🐚 Drift at Tea Gardens | πŸ›Œ Sleeps 14 | 🐾 Pet friendly | β›³ Golf | πŸ¬πŸ¦…πŸ¦˜πŸ¨ | Reviews 10 ### 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 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rita P. 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property We loved to stay at this house, it was well maintained nice new house, even host is good, she always helped with all question regarding blankets, sleeps etc, we enjoyed a lot ##### Rita P. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brent A. 14 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent house for large family or group The house was perfect for our large family weekend away.The host was very accommodating and communication was thorough. ##### Brent A. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret K. 25 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a fabulous get away! Our famiy spent our Easter weekend at Mandy's property and had a wonderful time. A beautiful house with plenty of room for everyone, fully equipped gourmet kitchen, open plan living extending onto two balconies.Close to Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest and easy access to the river for fishing or kayaking/canoeing.Check in was an absolute breeze, with amazing communication from Mandy detailing the house, the surrounding area, and ideas of what to do during your stay. Thank you Mandy - we will definitely be back for another stay! ![Sunset from the back balcony](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6ffc13e8-0f8b-4ad2-832f-d2b41365e606-1745555380924.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Sunset from the front balcony](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/db7a1c97-4d9b-42b5-87ac-ed661a9a4bed-1745555382031.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Fishing for flathead](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/40857c01-a670-42d7-b2c6-cd0b84b57804-1745555382837.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Margaret K. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025