The Drift

–Excellent location - show map
+20 photos
Scored 9.2
Rated superb
  • The entire place is yours
  • 1841 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath

About this property

Spacious Accommodation: The Drift in Nelson Bay offers a spacious holiday home with seven bedrooms and four bathrooms. Family rooms and a balcony provide ample space for relaxation. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and microwave. Additional facilities include a washing machine, laundry service, and barbecue areas. Convenient Location: Located 34 km from Newcastle Airport, The Drift is a short walk from Dutchmans Beach and close to D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay. Nearby attractions include Anchorage Marina Port Stephens and Soldiers Point Marina. Activities and Surroundings: The property is ideal for fishing and scuba diving. Guests can also enjoy activities such as paragliding and kayaking.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
Bedroom 4
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 5
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 6
1 large double bed
Bedroom 7
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Kirk
Australia Australia
“Ivy was brilliant & easy to work with. The location is incredible the house next level luxury. Soo good. Quality. Best, Kirk Jenkins”
Sonja
Australia Australia
“Beautiful outlook, fantastic location, close to beach, driving distance to shops but not far.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by FOLLO Stay and Experience

Company review score: 9.4Based on 548 reviews from 51 properties
51 managed properties

Company information

Follo is a collective of hosts and guests alike who appreciate quality stays and experiences. We manage privately owned properties on behalf of owners, to create exceptional short-term stays for guests in Newcastle and Port Stephens.

Property information

The Drift is a family-friendly holiday house, with the two homes split over two levels. Upstairs features open plan kitchen, living and dining room that open up to the balcony with Webber BBQ and stunning views of Port Stephens. This level has four bedrooms (10 guests), two bathrooms, internal laundry and double garage. Downstairs also features it's own full kitchen, living and dining room that open up to the balcony, with a second Webber BBQ. This level has three bedrooms (7 guests), two bathrooms, internal laundry and double garage. The two house levels have separate entrances and there is no internal connecting door. Pets: Two small-medium size house trained dogs are welcome to stay with you at The Drift. Pets must remain on a lead at all times when outside of the house. A pet fee of 150 AUD per pet per stay applies in addition to your booking total, and additional Pet Policy Agreement is required.

Neighbourhood information

The Drift Beach House is situated in the residential area of Nelson Bay, with spectacular views of the bay. It is just a short walk to Dutchmans Beach and Bagnalls Beach, and about at 15 minute walk into Nelson Bay shopping and restaurants. You can walk into town via Government Rd, or via the Bartlett Cycleway which is accessible from nearby the property.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Drift takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 3,000 is required on arrival. That's about US$1,993. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
AUD 45 per stay

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note there is a 2% surcharge on all credit cards

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Drift in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, please write this request and your company details in the Ask a question box.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of AUD 3,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: PID-STRA-49004