“WE loved our exchange with Robin and Sue ... great views, close to Nelson Bay and its attractions. Excellent for beaches and walking through the scrub with the lorikeets Easy to find and very concise house instructions WE WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND”
Bright, modern, open plan home with beaches, dolphins, whales and so much more!
Bright, modern, open plan home with beaches, dolphins, whales and so much more!
Robin
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- 4 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 8
- 2 Bathrooms
About our home
Our house is a large, airy, modern home situated on the shores of Port Stephens and just 2 minutes walk to the nearest beach. The house has 4 double bedrooms, 3 on the lower level with a shared, large bathroom with the master suite located on the top floor with en-suite bathroom and walk-in-robe with a separate guest powder room. The lower floor also has a laundry, study, satellite TV, computer and large open lounge area which opens on to it’s own balcony with magnificent water views.
The top floor has solid timber floors, a very large open plan dining, lounge and fully appointed kitchen with wall to wall glass doors opening on to a balcony dining area with BBQ and great water views. The surrounding gum trees house resident populations of Rainbow Lorikeets and Honeyeaters, with many other colourful birds. The entertainment on this floor also contains a satellite TV, surround sound system, and CD/DVD/VCR players.
Nelson Bay is a vibrant, small town with a distinct “village” feel situated on the shores of Port Stephens. It is located just 2 ½ hours drive north of Sydney in the State of New South Wales on the East coast of Australia. The Port opens onto the Pacific Ocean and is just one hour’s drive from the bustling city of Newcastle. Port Stephens is a superb natural harbour with many white sandy beaches and rocky bays separating the eucalyptus-covered headlands. The Port is home to it’s own resident population of bottle nose dolphins which may be seen year round, with daily trips to view the mighty humpback whales cruising off the Port available from June to November.
Our home is just 2 minutes drive from the town of Nelson Bay, or 10 minutes walk along the foreshore. The area has several fine restaurants, a bustling waterfront and marina, local shops and all amenities including a small cinema (for the odd rainy day). We are also situated just one hour away from the world-renowned vineyards of the Hunter Valley, a treasure trove of fine wines, restaurants and magnificent gardens. Nelson Bay is also situated on the edge of the Tomaree National Park covering over 2000 hectares of coastal bushland, which also includes a resident Koala colony.
There are two local golf courses available as well as swimming, snorkelling, horse riding, bush walking, parasailing, fishing and kayaking all available locally with boats for hire if you wish to do your own thing.
For a very comprehensive look at just what is available in Port Stephens, have a look at portstephens.org.au or https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/north-coast/port-stephens-area/things-to-do
Robin and Sue are retired and have lived locally for 20 years. Sue is a very keen quilter and yoga enthusiast. Robin is a keen fisherman, and is learning to play the guitar. We both enjoy travelling and reading voraciously, love good wine and food and socialising with friends.
Our language abilities are confined to good English, and very poor French and Italian.
Features
- Main home
- Garden
- Balcony
- Wifi
- Cable TV
- Air conditioning
- Car optional
- No smoking
- Central heating
- Dish washer
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Parking
- No pets
Robin's reviews
As a host (9)
“We had a great exchange at Sue and Robin's home at Nelson Bay. Their deck has a fantastic view of the water of Port Stephens. All types of water raft can be seen...... Gorgeous sail g boats to jet skis to the humble tinnie. We spent a lot of time here. Walking paths go both ways around the water's edge and one way you end up at the main shopping centre and the other way Colette. Robin and Sue have the most organised home I've ever stayed in providing whatever is needed. We loved our stay here and had a great time. Thankyou Robin and Sue. ”
“We had a wonderful stay at Robin and Sue’s home. The location is fantastic and their home is beautiful. The big open living space and spacious balcony were particular favourites. Robin and Sue were also extremely attentive at all times, thank you both for a wonderful house swap.”
“Wow! What an incredible place. Not only is Robin and Sues house in a fabulous location with beautiful district and water views - it is also contemporary and immaculately kept. The photos don’t do this house justice. It is really lovely and open planned with fantastic kitchen and deck. Beds were super comfy. Robin and Sue were great communicators and lovely hosts. We will definitely be back. A relaxing, easy and luxurious house. Thank you so much. Kate and John”
“Robin could not have put himself out more to accommodate my changing dates. We were given a warm welcome from Robin and Sue and a tour of the house. The views from the lounge and balcony were truly amazing of the bay. The house was immaculate and Sue's quilting was evident all around the house. The house was very homely and the only thing wrong was that we did not stay longer. Will hopefully return next year if it’s available. Many thanks again for having the opportunity to stay in your wonderful home. Linda, Dave , Ceit and Stanley”
“We had a fabulous stay. Robin and Sue have a beautiful home set on an awesome part of the NWS coast. They were so friendly and easy to swap with - they left great instructions about their home and the surrounds. The place was clean and homely. Easy walk to the beach and quick drive to the marina. We played golf at a beautiful course just down the road. All in all, a wonderful weekend!”
“We had a great experience! The house and location are just perfect. Communication with Robin was great and they really made us feel welcome. We just wish we had booked a longer stay :). Warmly recommend! Thanks again!”
“Really comfortable home in beautiful area. Great hosts providing lots of helpful information. Stunning views from large deck. Short distance to beaches and town centre. House well maintained, very clean and with all mod cons. Thanks for a memorable stay”
“Robin and Peter ate a lovely couple who looked after our home as their own. We had a wonderful trip.”
More about us
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Retired couple, Robin and Sue, both in our 70's.
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Live by the sea with dolphins, wales, sunshine and beaches.
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Love travel and exploring new places.
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Where is it?
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