Only 2 hours from Sydney, this quiet, bayside location is an ideal getaway for families with easy access to the beach and foreshore walks. This brand new, 2 story, fully air-conditioned house, has everything you need to enjoy the perfect holiday in Port Stephens. From the moment you enter the front door, the water view is there for you to enjoy. It is a quiet and tranquil area and is therefore for families only. PLEASE NOTE, parties, functions, groups, or schoolies are not allowed, so please do not try and book to avoid disappointment. We are in a nice residential area therefore strictly no late night noise. No smoking, no pets. FREE Wifi and Linen provided. The ground floor contains the main living area and kitchen, which comes fully equipped with dishwasher, fridge-freezer with water dispenser, wine fridge, an induction hob with an oversize oven and a Nespresso Virtuo machine for your use. The main living area has a wood-burning stove for those winter nights and a double height aspect to the cathedral ceiling and the floor above. Also on the ground floor is a media room with a smart TV, DVD player and surround sound system. As you walk past the kitchen and lounge, through the extra large sliding doors, you enter the the covered alfresco area complete with a 6 place outdoor dining setting, a 2 seater lounge, a ceiling fan and a weber barbeque. Also on the ground floor is a separate powder room and a laundry room, which contains a washing machine and dryer. The laundry also contains a large shower and side access to the path leading to the beach area. Upstairs there is a spacious TV lounge overlooking the bay, equipped with a 65 inch smart TV with Netflix, Chromecast and HDMI cable ready for your personal devices. There are 4 double bedrooms including a master with a queen bed, walk in robe and en-suite. The other 3 bedrooms contain one queen and 2 double sized beds and built in wardrobes, with an additional family bathroom with a bath and separate shower. Other amenities include a double garage with internal access for off-street parking, an external shower and a storeroom, with a paddleboard and 3 kayaks available for your use with lifejackets provided. Due to the steep driveway, it is recommended parking forwards in the garage before turning and leaving the property in a forwards direction. This location is perfect for those who want to explore the surrounding area. There is Nelson Bay, Shoal Bay, Fingal Bay and Anna Bay, all just a 5 to 15 minute drive away. You will find the many restaurants, cafes, resort shops, galleries, various sporting clubs, boat ramps and marinas in these locations together with those in Soldiers Point itself and at the Soldiers Point Marina. The recently opened Bannisters, with its Rick Stein restaurant is 2 minutes walk and the local Salamander Bay village shops are within 15 minutes. Salamander Bay shopping centre with Woolworths, Coles, Aldi, K Mart and speciality shops is a short drive from the property. A holding Security Bond of $2000 is required for this property in addition to the holiday accommodation total. Please note, supplementary charges of $40 per night apply to each guest for parties of over 4 due to additional linen and cleaning. *Please read all Terms and Conditions prior to booking to prevent loss of monies paid. A rental rules agreement is required before access.*