Situated in Nelson Bay, 2.2 km from Nelson Bay and 2.8 km from Dutchmans Beach, Kookaburra Retreat features air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The property has inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 3.7 km from Anchorage Marina Port Stephens. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.8 km from D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay. The holiday home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. This holiday home also comes with a patio that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. The holiday home features a barbecue and a garden, which can be enjoyed by guests if the weather permits. Soldiers Point Marina is 11 km from Kookaburra Retreat, while Lemon Tree Passage Marina is 40 km from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle Airport, 32 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free parking available on-site

Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 3:
1 large double 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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  • 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
  • Victoria
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful surrounds. Comfortable home. Convenient location.

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kookaburra Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free public parking is possible 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
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating 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 be applicable.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • 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 14:00

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, 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 must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

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

License number: PID-STRA-3319

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Kookaburra Retreat

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

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

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

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

  • 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.

  • Kookaburra Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

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

  • The prices at Kookaburra Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Kookaburra Retreat is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Kookaburra Retreat can accommodate the following group size:

    • 6 guests

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

  • 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.