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Situated in Nelson Bay, 2.2 km from Nelson Bay and 2.8 km from Dutchmans Beach, Kookaburra Retreat features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The property has inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 3.7 km from Anchorage Marina Port Stephens. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.8 km from D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay. The holiday home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. This holiday home also comes with a patio that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The holiday home features a barbecue and a garden, which can be enjoyed by guests if the weather permits. Soldiers Point Marina is 11 km from Kookaburra Retreat, while Lemon Tree Passage Marina is 40 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport, 32 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.0
High score for Nelson Bay

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Myers
    Australia Australia
    The owner came and gave us wine and was so lovely
  • Georgina
    Australia Australia
    Lovely home with ample facilities, Alexandra is a very welcoming hostess who even went out of her way to leave milk and tim tams in the fridge, thank you 😊 will definitely come back again
  • Christopher
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful home set close to the bush. Easy walk to beach and town
  • Victoria
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful surrounds. Comfortable home. Convenient location.
  • Tania
    Australia Australia
    Property was an older house but with a lovely backdrop of trees/bush.
  • Daria
    Australia Australia
    The property is huge, clean and pet friendly what is amazing. There were some welcoming snacks provided
  • L
    Lesley
    Australia Australia
    The house was amazing super high ceilings, four levels, huge back deck complete with BBQ + Large square table and chairs. A well equipped kitchen nothing to take only food and clothes. There was a selection of yummy cheeses in fridge, ice cubes...
  • Charu
    Australia Australia
    The property was amazing, I loved the terrace. It was an amazing area to relax with family in the evening. We travelled with our little puppy and he enjoyed the stay as well.
  • Rebecca
    Australia Australia
    Our stay at Kookaburra Retreat was amazing! The owner had fantastic communication from the moment we booked, until the end of our stay and to say she was extremely generous would be an understatement! The house really had everything to make our...
  • Virginia
    Australia Australia
    Host went over and beyond our expectations to make us feel welcome .

Hosted by Alexandra

9.6
9.6
Host review score
Host review score
Alexandra
Nestled into a hillside surrounded by natural bush, Kookaburra Retreat is a 5 minute drive or an easy 15 minute walk into Nelson Bay CBD, the Marina and Nelson Bay Beach. Walk to beautiful family friendly bay beaches or drive 10 minutes to surf beaches - One Mile Beach, Birubi Beach and many more. Nelson Bay Golf Course is a 5 minute drive. Walking distance to the many cafes, restaurants, beaches and shops in Nelson Bay and surrounds. PLEASE NOTE - the property is not suitable for the very young (toddlers), the elderly, or anyone with mobility issues due to the steep driveway and split level design of the house - 3 levels with approx 8 steps between each level.
If you need assistance during your stay at Kookaburra Retreat, help is a phone call away.
Kookaburra Retreat is perfectly located for easy walking into Nelson Bay CBD, where you can enjoy the many cafes, restaurants & bars, or walk to the Marina to enjoy a dolphin or whale watching tour. Walk or drive to Nelson Bay Beach or Dutchmans Beach, two of the most beautiful beaches in the bay, or drive 10 minutes to stunning surf beaches. PLEASE NOTE - the property is not suitable for the very young (toddlers), the elderly, or anyone with mobility issues due to the steep driveway and split level design of the house - 3 levels with approx 8 steps between each level. Golf courses are a few minutes away, and the Port Stephens Peninsula is bike friendly. Climb to the top of Tomaree to see the sunrise, then enjoy the rest of the day relaxing at the beach, playing golf, or just chilling at the many local cafes. Kookaburra Retreat is an easy 3 hours drive from Sydney (by freeway most of the way), 50mins from Newcastle and 30mins drive from Newcastle airport, and there is a Port Stephens coach from the airport into Nelson Bay CBD. Nelson Bay offers many beach & bush walking routes, and the peninsula is bicycle friendly with lots of bike lanes and mountain bike tracks for the keen cyclers.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kookaburra Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Iron

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Outdoor & View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View

Building characteristics

  • Detached

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Miscellaneous

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Smoke alarms

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Kookaburra Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: PID-STRA-3319