• Entire home
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony

Featuring a garden, Kookaburra Retreat provides accommodations in Nelson Bay. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at the vacation home free of charge. Nelson Bay is 1.4 miles away and Dutchmans Beach is 1.7 miles from the vacation home. Featuring garden and inner courtyard views, this vacation home offers 3 bedrooms and opens to a terrace. The air-conditioned vacation home also features a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a seating area, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. The property has an outdoor dining area. During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat on the private balcony. D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay is 1.1 miles from Kookaburra Retreat, while Anchorage Marina Port Stephens is 2.3 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport, 20 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for Nelson Bay
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  • Maria
    Australia Australia
    Fantastic house, very clean, nice view, lots of attention to details: some treats left, enough towels, all kitchen items that you might need, even table soccer which my family loved play so much. It is in a great quiet location. Beds are...
  • Georgina
    Australia Australia
    Lovely home with ample facilities, Alexandra is a very welcoming hostess who even went out of her way to leave milk and tim tams in the fridge, thank you 😊 will definitely come back again
  • Christopher
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful home set close to the bush. Easy walk to beach and town

Hosted by Alexandra

9.9
9.9
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Alexandra
Nestled into a hillside surrounded by natural bush, Kookaburra Retreat is a 5 minute drive or an easy 15 minute walk into Nelson Bay CBD, the Marina and Nelson Bay Beach. Walk to beautiful family friendly bay beaches or drive 10 minutes to surf beaches - One Mile Beach, Birubi Beach and many more. Nelson Bay Golf Course is a 5 minute drive. Walking distance to the many cafes, restaurants, beaches and shops in Nelson Bay and surrounds.
If you need assistance during your stay at Kookaburra Retreat, help is a phone call away.
Kookaburra Retreat is perfectly located for easy walking into Nelson Bay CBD, where you can enjoy the many cafes, restaurants & bars, or walk to the Marina to enjoy a dolphin or whale watching tour. Walk or drive to Nelson Bay Beach or Dutchmans Beach, two of the most beautiful beaches in the bay, or drive 10 minutes to stunning surf beaches. Golf courses are a few minutes away, and the Port Stephens Peninsula is bike friendly. Climb to the top of Tomaree to see the sunrise, then enjoy the rest of the day relaxing at the beach, playing golf, or just chilling at the many local cafes. Kookaburra Retreat is an easy 3 hours drive from Sydney (by freeway most of the way), 50mins from Newcastle and 30mins drive from Newcastle airport, and there is a Port Stephens coach from the airport into Nelson Bay CBD. Nelson Bay offers many beach & bush walking routes, and the peninsula is bicycle friendly with lots of bike lanes and mountain bike tracks for the keen cyclers.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Kookaburra Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Kookaburra Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 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.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: PID-STRA-3319

FAQs about Kookaburra Retreat

  • Kookaburra Retreat can accommodate this group size:

    • 6 guests

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

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

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

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

  • Yes, Kookaburra Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Kookaburra Retreat is 0.8 miles from the center of Nelson Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Kookaburra Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

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

  • Kookaburra Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

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