Driftwood

39 Kent Gardens, 2317 Soldiers Point, Australia – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.0/10! <small>(score from <b>10</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
10 reviews
a white bedroom with a table and chairs and a bed at Driftwood in Soldiers Point
a living room with two couches and a television at Driftwood in Soldiers Point
a porch with white chairs and a table and a view of the ocean at Driftwood in Soldiers Point
a white bedroom with a bed and a bath tub at Driftwood in Soldiers Point
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Driftwood

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  • Entire home
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning

Driftwood is located in Soldiers Point, just a 17-minute walk from Kangaroo Point Reserve Beach and 0.9 miles from Soldiers Point Marina. The property is around 4 miles from Anchorage Marina Port Stephens, 6.2 miles from D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay, and 24 miles from Lemon Tree Passage Marina. With direct access to a balcony, the vacation home consists of 5 bedrooms. The air-conditioned vacation home also offers a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a seating area, washing machine, and 4 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. The accommodation is non-smoking. The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport, 20 miles from the vacation home.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 4:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 5:
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.0
High score for Soldiers Point
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Vicki
    Australia Australia
    “It was so comfortable and had everything we needed , so much room and amazing location, kitchen was well equipped for everything we needed to cook with 🌸”
  • Shashika
    Australia Australia
    “Our stay at Driftwood holiday home was just perfect. we loved everything. The property is very well maintained with everything that it required for a relaxing family holiday. The view from the backyard was amazing. We will definitely be back.”
  • Lily
    Australia Australia
    “Large spacious house overlooking the water. Fully equipped kitchen with all basic cooking utensils provided. Nice quiet neighborhood. A small local beach with calm waves just 400 meters away.”

Managed by Stay Port Stephens

Company review score: 8.5Based on 314 reviews from 42 properties
42 managed properties

Company info

ACCOMMODATES MAXIMUM 10 adults. You can add the sofa bed for two children for an additional charge per booking. We do have strict policy in relation to 'visitors' to the property thus only those nominated and accepted on our booking form are permitted to be on the property. There are no exceptions - it's a MAXIMUM of 10 adults. A refundable bond is payable with the balance of your accommodation and is refunded 3-5 days from your departure date. PROPERTY SUITABLE FOR groups over the age of 25 and or family groups only. NO NOISE - The property is in a quiet residential area which is noise sensitive. Any noise after dark that causes neighbours to complain may result in the loss of your bond. NO VISITORS - We have a strict policy in relation to 'visitors' to the property. A fee per head will be charged if additional people are found at the property that are over and above the number of beds at the property or guests not registered. PLEASE NOTE: PARTIES, FUNCTIONS, WEDDINGS (WEDDING RELATED), GRADUATES and or SCHOOLIES/TEENAGER bookings are not accepted. T & C - We recommend reading our full Terms and Conditions prior to booking.

Property info

Driftwood is a unique, utterly charming residence, offering unrivalled water views, hidden away in one of the most serene and private streets of Soldiers Point. Driftwood is a beautifully refurbished waterfront cottage with direct water access.

Neighborhood info

This property is located in a quiet residential street which is noise sensitive. Any noise after 10pm that neighbours complain about will result in the loss of your bond. Do not book if you feel that your guests may breach this term and condition. Aside from swimming, snorkelling or diving, there are a lot of things to do in Port Stephens. Dance with dolphins, conquer the sand dunes, trek the bush trails, ride the camels, visit the farms or spot the koalas dozing off on nearby trees! Don’t feel like going outside? Then go and visit Fighter World or Maitland Gaol and learn more about Australian history. There’s a ton of fun for everyone! Start exploring Port Stephens today!

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Driftwood
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Parking
No parking available.
Internet
No internet access available.
Kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Air conditioning
Outdoors
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Driftwood takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

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 accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 2000 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about USD 1315. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 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.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Extra bed by request
AUD 50 per stay
3 - 17 years
Extra bed by request
AUD 50 per stay

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 crib and 1 extra bed available on request.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 30

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Driftwood accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

There is a 1.53 percent credit card fee

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

A damage deposit of AUD 2,000 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 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-16697

FAQs about Driftwood

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Driftwood on this page.

  • Driftwood can accommodate this group size:

    • 12 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Driftwood has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 5 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Driftwood is 0.8 miles from the center of Soldiers Point. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Driftwood offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Driftwood may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, Driftwood is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Check-in at Driftwood is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.