About this property

Spacious Accommodations: The Drift in Nelson Bay offers a spacious holiday home with seven bedrooms and four bathrooms. Family rooms provide ample space for relaxation and comfort. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a balcony. The property includes a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, and oven. Additional amenities include a washing machine, dining table, and outdoor dining area. Convenient Location: Located a 4-minute walk from Dutchmans Beach and 0.9 mi from D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay. Newcastle Airport is 21 mi away. Nearby attractions include Anchorage Marina Port Stephens (1.7 mi) and Soldiers Point Marina (5.6 mi). Activities and Surroundings: The area offers scuba diving and other water sports. Guests can enjoy the outdoor dining area and take advantage of the free on-site private parking. Highly rated by guests.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Sonja
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Beautiful outlook, fantastic location, close to beach, driving distance to shops but not far.

Managed by FOLLO Stay and Experience

Company review score: 9.4Based on 522 reviews from 53 properties
53 managed properties

Company info

Follo is a collective of hosts and guests alike who appreciate quality stays and experiences. We manage privately owned properties on behalf of owners, to create exceptional short-term stays for guests in Newcastle and Port Stephens.

Property info

The Drift is a family-friendly holiday house, with the two homes split over two levels. Upstairs features open plan kitchen, living and dining room that open up to the balcony with Webber BBQ and stunning views of Port Stephens. This level has four bedrooms (10 guests), two bathrooms, internal laundry and double garage. Downstairs also features it's own full kitchen, living and dining room that open up to the balcony, with a second Webber BBQ. This level has three bedrooms (7 guests), two bathrooms, internal laundry and double garage. The two house levels have separate entrances and there is no internal connecting door. Pets: Two small-medium size house trained dogs are welcome to stay with you at The Drift. Pets must remain on a lead at all times when outside of the house. A pet fee of 150 AUD per pet per stay applies in addition to your booking total, and additional Pet Policy Agreement is required.

Neighborhood info

The Drift Beach House is situated in the residential area of Nelson Bay, with spectacular views of the bay. It is just a short walk to Dutchmans Beach and Bagnalls Beach, and about at 15 minute walk into Nelson Bay shopping and restaurants. You can walk into town via Government Rd, or via the Bartlett Cycleway which is accessible from nearby the property.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Drift

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms

House rules

The Drift takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 3,000 is required on arrival. That's about $2,121. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
AUD 45 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note there is a 2% surcharge on all credit cards

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Drift of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of AUD 3,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: PID-STRA-49004

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