A family-friendly stay in Fingal Bay awaits you at this holiday home. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Tomaree National Park and Fingal Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features a dining area, a private garden and a Smart TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A coffee/tea maker, a ceiling fan and a hairdryer are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .With a stay at this Fingal Bay holiday home, you'll be 1.5 km (1 mi) from Tomaree Head and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Fingal Spit.
d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
Tomaree Head - 7 min drive - 1.2 km
Nelson Bay Golf Club - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
Getting around
Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - 4 min drive
Atmos - 4 min drive
In House Kitchen - 8 min drive
Seabreeze Bakery Cafe - 4 min drive
Fingal Bay Cafe - 8 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Pet friendly Driftwood Cottage, 1-28 Farm Rd - W-Fi, Air Con and ground floor
This ground floor home is dog friendly and located only 400 metres from beautiful Fingal Bay beach. The short flat walk also takes you to a great beach-side enclosed dog park or just 600 metres away takes you to Fingal Bay shops which offers a take away shop, Friendly Grocer, Fingal Bay cellars and café and Fingal Bay Sports Club for a casual dinner.
Fingal beach is a glorious white sand beach tucked under Fingal Head, it is a family-friendly, patrolled surf beach which is perfect to catch a wave, catch a fish, or just catch a sunrise on your early morning walk or for a relaxing lunch/ afternoon drink or dinner overlooking the beach from the famous Saltwater restaurant.
Fingal is renowned for whale watching, there is a platform at the end of the beach under the headland where you can spot the whales passing by May to November.
Driftwood Cottage has been recently renovated with beautiful timber floors and a calming colour scheme throughout. The duplex has an earthy interior and features an open plan living area with Smart TV, free unlimited wi-fi and Reverse Cycle Air-Conditioning. A renovated, fully equipped kitchen is provided and has complete cooking facilities including electric cooktop, microwave, and the bonus of a family size fridge/ freezer and Air Fryer.
The main bedroom has timber floors and the comfort of a ceiling fan, bedroom two has a double bed and bedroom three has a King Single bed with an additional fold-out child’s bed available, the bathroom has a bath, shower, vanity and separate toilet.
Fantastic enclosed back yard which is perfect for the fur babies and children to play. There is a single garage which is used as a games room and has a ping pong table, this area also has the laundry and has a front loader washing machine. Fantastic enclosed yard with outdoor dining and gas BBQ flat plate provided.
There is off street parking in the driveway for two vehicles at the property. There is also additional free parking across the road for boats and trailers.
Bedroom 1 – Queen Bed + Ceiling Fan Bedroom 2 – Double Bed + Ceiling Fan Bedroom 3 – King Single + Fold Up Childrens Bed + Ceiling Fan
Linen
This property does not include sheets or towels, please bring your own or contact us to organise the linen hire service. The linen service is priced depending on your length of stay.
Linen Packs consists of two flat sheets, pillowcases, bath towels, bathmats, hand towels and tea towels (bring your own beach towels). The property provides pillows, blankets, and quilts.
Property Notes:
Pets are welcome at this property – there is a 500AUD bond required. Dogs only please.
This property does have Wi-Fi.
Parking: Driveway parking for two vehicles
Lift: No – all ground floor
Notes:
By making a payment for the booking warrants you and all guests staying will abide by the Code of Conduct for Short Term Rental Accommodation which can be viewed under the Guest Info tab on our website or via the link which will be sent to you in your booking confirmation email.
This property is to be used as holiday rental only, it is not to be used as a principal place of residence. Please refer to our Terms and conditions also found on the Guest Info tab on our website.
Only the guests staying at the property are permitted to be present. If you wish to have extra visitors (this includes day visitors) in addition to booked guests, you must advise us in writing prior to your stay and ensure you receive written permission if the property permits this.
Obligations to neighbours – Section 2.5.2 of the Code of Conduct
A guest must not at any time during the occupancy period:-
(a) create noise that because of its level, nature, character, or quality, or the time it is made, is likely to harm, offend, or unreasonably disrupt or interfere with the peace and comfort of neighbours and other occupants of the premises (b) act in a violent or threatening manner towards neighbours or other occupants of the premises (c) act in a manner that could reasonably be expected to cause alarm or distress to neighbours and other occupants of the premises (d) use or enjoy the premises in a manner, or for a purpose, that interferes unreasonably with the use or enjoyment of common property by neighbours and other occupants of the premises in a strata or community scheme (e) intentionally, recklessly or negligently cause damage to premises, any common property or any other communal facilities within the immediate vicinity of the premises, or any public property in the vicinity of the premises (f) intentionally, recklessly or negligently damage the personal property of neighbours of the premises or other occupants of a strata or community scheme.
This property is approved for holiday accommodation only, no extra bedding mattresses, tents, caravans or more cars than the property accommodates are allowed.
After hour emergency service is available 24/7 during your stay.
If you or any other guest receives a warning regarding excess noise or excess guests, you may be asked to leave the property immediately with no refund of monies.
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Single level property
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Unlimited smartphone data usage
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the sea
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Table tennis
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Whale watching nearby
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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests will receive an email with check-in information
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.
Property Registration Number 2315,PID-STRA-49860
Property is also known as
43_620
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Pet friendly Driftwood Cottage, 1-28 Farm Rd - W-Fi, Air Con and ground floor?
Yep, Pet friendly Driftwood Cottage, 1-28 Farm Rd - W-Fi, Air Con and ground floor is a short 9-minute walk from Fingal Beach.
Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and waterskiing.
Does Pet friendly Driftwood Cottage, 1-28 Farm Rd - W-Fi, Air Con and ground floor have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is Pet friendly Driftwood Cottage, 1-28 Farm Rd - W-Fi, Air Con and ground floor family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a BBQ and highchairs, it's no surprise that Pet friendly Driftwood Cottage, 1-28 Farm Rd - W-Fi, Air Con and ground floor is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pet friendly Driftwood Cottage, 1-28 Farm Rd - W-Fi, Air Con and ground floor?
No, Pet friendly Driftwood Cottage, 1-28 Farm Rd - W-Fi, Air Con and ground floor does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Pet friendly Driftwood Cottage, 1-28 Farm Rd - W-Fi, Air Con and ground floor?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Pet friendly Driftwood Cottage, 1-28 Farm Rd - W-Fi, Air Con and ground floor Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Shannon M.
11 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely clean and tidy. Everything needed to cook all meals was also available :) Perfect place for our first ‘pet friendly’ holiday. Our little fur ball loved it
Shannon M.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
8/10 Good
Deni F.
17 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay at Driftwood. This is a lovely little compact house and great backyard for our dogs. It's set back one street away from the beach and was a really quiet area, so very relaxing. The house was modern and clean. It was great to have the tv with Netflix and we enjoyed the table tennis and darts. The only thing we would have loved to have was a Nespresso coffee pod machine.
Deni F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angela T.
27 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family home
We stayed at Driftwood Cottage for a week. The house is very well appointed and had almost everything we needed. We enjoyed he outdoor garden and BBQ area too and there was plenty of room for our dog to explore. Access to table tennis and a dart board in the garage was a nice bonus. The home is walking distance to the beach, walking tracks and local shops which made it a terrific holiday for our family.