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🐚 Drift at Tea Gardens | 🛌 Sleeps 14 | 🐾 Pet friendly | ⛳ Golf | 🐬🦅🦘🐨 |

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Dates

August 2025

5

September 2025

Guests can enjoy swimming in the turquoise waters and relaxing on the sandy shore.

Relax by the fire pit in a serene natural setting surrounded by trees.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathrooms20 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly
Fireplace

Explore the area

Tea Gardens, NSW

d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay
Nelson Bay Golf Club
Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge
‪5 min drive‬
Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
‪53 min drive‬

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About the area

Tea Gardens

A family-friendly stay in Tea Gardens awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be within a 10-minute walk of Corrie Island Nature Reserve and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Jean Shaw Koala Reserve. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 3.5 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden, barbecues and a water dispenser. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .With a stay at this Tea Gardens holiday home, you'll be 4 km (2.5 mi) from Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Pelican Park.

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What's nearby

Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Bennetts Beach Hawks Nest - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
Jimmys Beach - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
Winda Woppa Reserve - 10 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hook N Cook - ‬4 min drive
‪Blueys - ‬65 min drive
‪Bub's Fish & Chips - ‬65 min drive
‪The Little Nel - ‬65 min drive
‪Cafe on the Bay - ‬65 min drive

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 | 🛌 Sleeps 14 | 🐾 Pet friendly | ⛳ Golf | 🐬🦅🦘🐨 |

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 manager

Mandy Hunt

Languages

English

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Relax in this stylish living room with a high ceiling, sofa, armchair, and flat-screen TV.

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

includes taxes & fees

6 Aug - 7 Aug

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: 211 square feet
Water dispenser

Policies

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.

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Note from host: Please note that pre-approval required for pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25

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

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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25. This property uses solar energy. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 2324, PID-STRA-71749

Frequently asked questions

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

🐚 Drift at Tea Gardens | 🛌 Sleeps 14 | 🐾 Pet friendly | ⛳ Golf | 🐬🦅🦘🐨 | Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Rita P.

22 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

25 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

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!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent A.

14 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Room options

About the area

Tea Gardens

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

Entire place

🐚 Drift at Tea Gardens | 🛌 Sleeps 14 | 🐾 Pet friendly | ⛳ Golf | 🐬🦅🦘🐨 |

Property manager

Languages

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Property amenities

Beach

Pool/Spa

Internet

Parking and transport

Kitchen

Dining

Bedrooms

Bathroom

Living spaces

Entertainment

Outdoor areas

Laundry

Work spaces

Comfort

Pets

Suitability/Accessibility

Services and conveniences

Location highlights

Things to do

Safety features

General

Policies

Special check-in instructions

Check-out instructions

Pets

Children and extra beds

Important information

You need to know

Frequently asked questions

🐚 Drift at Tea Gardens | 🛌 Sleeps 14 | 🐾 Pet friendly | ⛳ Golf | 🐬🦅🦘🐨 | Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

9.4/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rita P.

Great property

Rita P.

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

What a fabulous get away!

Margaret K.

10/10 Excellent

Brent A.

Excellent house for large family or group

Brent A.