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Driftwood - Waterfront Cottage

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun

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Escape to Driftwood, a beautifully refurbished waterfront cottage in a tranquil setting with direct access to the waterfront and within walking distance of beaches, jetties, restaurants and cafes. Enjoy spectacular sunsets from the fire pit or rear deck with outdoor kitchen complete with mini bar fridge, lounge and dining areas.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Driftwood - Waterfront Cottage

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun
Laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home has 5 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a patio. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to patios. This accommodation is furnished with day beds and dining tables. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Swimming 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 not allowed

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
Property registration number PID-STRA-16697

Property is also known as

Driftwood Waterfront
2721-227444
Driftwood - Waterfront Cottage Soldiers Point
Driftwood - Waterfront Cottage Private vacation home

About the area

Located in Soldiers Point, this holiday home is on the beach. Soldiers Point Marina and Horizons Golf Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gir-um-bit National Park and Bushy Island Nature Reserve. Salamander Super Strike and Toboggan Hill Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like whale watching. Visit our Soldiers Point travel guide
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Soldiers Point, New South Wales

What's nearby

  • Newcastle Beach showing general coastal views, landscape views and a sandy beach
    Newcastle Beach
    52 min drive - 65.9 km
  • Soldiers Point Beach
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Salamander Bay
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Soldiers Point Marina
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • John Hunter Hospital
    52 min drive - 66.6 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cheeky Dog
    16 min walk
  • Anna Bay
    11 min drive
  • The Coffee Maker
    8 min drive
  • Moby's Bar
    8 min drive
  • Salt Mine Fish & Chips
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Driftwood - Waterfront Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Driftwood - Waterfront Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Driftwood - Waterfront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Driftwood - Waterfront Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Driftwood - Waterfront Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Soldiers Point holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Soldiers Point Beach, Soldiers Point Marina and Salamander Bay. Gir-um-bit National Park and Bushy Island Nature Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Driftwood - Waterfront Cottage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Cheree S.

Aboustley beautiful

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The place was amazing had everything need lots of space

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family holiday!

We had a fantastic time staying at this Driftwood! The large outdoor area was perfect for the kids to run around and play. Every bedroom had its own toilet and shower, which made it so comfortable for everyone. The kitchen was incredibly well stocked with everything we needed, and the sunsets were absolutely beautiful. Communication with the owner was fantastic, making the whole experience easy and stress-free. We would definitely recommend this place to others and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Soldiers Point house on the water

Fabulous house which was well-equipped and spotlessly clean. We will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dan

Driftwood is exceptional. Ocean views, miles of room, great kitchen, excellent laundry, multiple entertainment areas, inside and out, great beds, the bathrooms are spacious and well appointed - and those fantastic showers!! I've enjoyed plenty of Stayz stays - this is the best.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spacious home

Fantastic position well appointed. Reserve at back leading to waters edge. Relaxing back deck and bedrooms lovely. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Pamela W.

Wonderful lived up to expectations

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 9 lady bowlers enjoyed our stay able to fit everyone in comfortably
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

lorna s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

luxury relaxation

senior family of 6 across 4 of the bedrooms. Super views and walks from the house across the reserve to the bay. Accommodation clean and modern, TVs SMART and working well. Fully a/c.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Camilla L.

Beautiful house and location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect choice for our extended family celebration weekend. We lived and cooked on the fabulous deck and front lawn overlooking the bay. The house is very spacious and beautifully decorated in a relaxed coastal style. Very quiet residential location with a nice walk down to the jetty cafe and lunch at Julios near by, so we avoided the busier parts of Port Stephens.
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10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie M.

Bliss at Soldiers Point

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Driftwood Cottage has a beautiful outlook to the west from the house and large verandah with a huge reserve down to the water's edge. We were a party of 11 family members aged from 1.5 years to 71 years and the cottage easily catered for us all. Gorgeous sunsets, an easy walk through the reserve or along the foreshore to the park, beach and play equipment. It was an easy drive to visit other beautiful beaches at Shoal Bay and Fingal Bay. The owners very kindly provided a large number of items in the starter pack and also a gorgeous welcoming hamper of wine and treats which were delicious. Mostly we cooked our dinners, however, the last night we dined at The Deck Cafe at Soldiers Point where there was a sunset view and delicious dinners. On our second last night we watched a koala cuddled into a gum with its eyes closed which was an incredible treat for us all. We enjoyed a perfect week and will definitely return - perhaps 10 days next time! We would happily recommend Driftwood Cottage to anyone wanting a peaceful holiday whilst being close to all the attractions of Port Stephens including many lovely stores in Nelson Bay. Cheers!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Irvine, NA

Nice place. Very accommodating.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Awesome place for our party of young families. Top notch amenities.
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10/10 Excellent

Kirana H.

Awesome place!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A very beautiful and peaceful place, which had absolutely everything we needed.
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10/10 Excellent

G H.

Beautiful Driftwood

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We arrived at Driftwood on a day of 39c so the air conditioning was a pleasure to relax in after a long drive. Driftwood was a magical place for our long awaited Christmas gathering. It was in perfect condition. The bedroom settings was perfect for our family & the colour schemes in each rooms bedding was delightful. The kitchen was very well maintained and there were plenty of glasses,cups etc as well as utensils. The back verandah was a great gathering spot for us to watch the family play games on the flat lawn or just sit & talk. We even had a games night there after a wonderful bbq. Stu's Beach right in front of the cottage was a favourite with the children who spent many hours down there. We had fish & chips from the local eatery down by the water. Everything in the the description was true about Driftwood Cottage & our family would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

What a beautiful and relaxing place to stay!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Pictures don’t do the property justice. Bigger than it looks and plenty of separation for large families who don’t want to be on top of each other. Sunset fire pit and easy access to the water make this place a knock out rental. Got all the things you need, really clean and well appointed. Will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ilya S.

Outstanding place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We've been delighted to experience such a wonderful place, first time in our lifetime when it feels like staying at the property is actually better than exploring the surrounding area. Kids absolutely loved every part of it and didn't want to go anywhere but stay and enjoy the place.

8/10 Good

Pamela C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, beautiful views over the water. We even managed to meet the local.koala.

Loads of room for big families or groups. Very comfortable with beautiful views over the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

Perfect for our family get together. Made some lovely memories
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Cathie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable

Generally met our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous family getaway

We loved our 4 nights at Driftwood. The house was clean, spacious and beautifully decorated. There was plenty for the kids to do with the outdoor space and board games. The veranda is the perfect place to relax and soak in the view and winter sun. We are looking forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne A.

Mum's 80th Weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was even better than it presented in the pictures. It felt like a home and was very comfortable for my family of 9. Very well appointed. Everything needed in the kitchen (all rooms) was ther.The view and the birds and outdoors were particularly beautiful. Didnt want to leave.

10/10 Excellent

Dilini N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome family break

Driftwood was an experience which we as a family will never forget. House had everything a family would ever require whist on holiday's. It was clean, roomy, close to everything. Kids had a ball in their own little space with their own lounge, bathroom, and kitchenette. Thank you and we hope to be back soon. From the Newman's
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillipa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had me at hello !

As soon as we opened the courtyard, were drawn in… with undisturbed views of the back terrace, back yard and water views through the swaying eucalyptus teasing us as we approached the front door. The styling is beautiful throughout the house, the layout perfect for our Famlily long weekend. We wished we had more time, will be returning, Thank you Driftwood
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Shashika B.

Perfect stay with amazing view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay at Driftwood holiday home was just perfect. We loved the location and enjoyed the amazing water and sunset view from the backyard. The property was perfectly maintained with everything that is needed for a relaxing family holiday. Everyone enjoyed our stay and we didn’t want to leave. We will definitely be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Spoilt and gone to Heaven

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We went for a daughter _ Mum weekend ,5 Mums and our daughters. The house was perfect ,everthing you could have asked for was looked after . Great spot ,nice and quiet with nature at your doorstep . A shame we didnt have more time to enjoy the firepit & view it provided. Definately a must visit location
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10/10 Excellent

Graham Q.

Great Stay at Splash

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property is fantastic for families or couple. A great vista from the back to Port Stephens, along with the cubbyhouse for the kid and the firepit by the water. The property is very open plan with plenty of lounging space so that guest can have their own little nooks. The kitchen is well equipped with all you could need and the welcome hamper was a fantastic treat. We could not be happier with this property; one of the best we have stayed in. Communication was fantastic and the proximity to Bannisters, other restaurants and shops were just what we wanted. We can't rate this property high enough.
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10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon’s B.

Magical Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an amazing stay at Driftwood Cottage, location and set-up was perfect for our family. We have booked again for next year!!!Not to be published section: We would howver like to feedback a couple of things. The Stove top is effectively not working. The burners are very inconsistent and as such we found it difficult to cook for large groups of people. Also in case they didn't realise the Fan over the BBQ area was broken also. Nothing too major but sometimes people don't feed back and so the owners never know! All in all though we had the most amazing time. ThanksRhi