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The Family Entertainer - with sweeping water views

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Interior
Outdoor dining
Aerial view
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Salamander Bay, NSW
  • Salamander Bay
    1 min walk
  • Horizons Golf Resort
    4 min drive
  • Corlette Point Park
    7 min drive
  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    28 min drive

Room options

About the area

Salamander Bay

With a stay at this vacation home in Salamander Bay, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Salamander Bay and Salamander Bay Beach. .This vacation home is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Soldiers Point Beach and 2 mi (3.1 km) from Horizons Golf Resort.

What's nearby

  • Salamander Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Horizons Golf Resort - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Anchorage Marina Port Stephens - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Salamander Bay Square - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Toboggan Hill Park - 6 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Village Grind - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Thai Charm - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪BANNISTERS port stephens - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salamander Tavern - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Family Entertainer - with sweeping water views

The Family Entertainer is a holiday home with mesmerising sweeping views across the beautiful harbour. Sleeping up to13 guests (maximum 10 adults), this substantial home has six bedrooms and three bathrooms. An exciting feature of this fabulous property is the entertaining zone - complete with media room, pool table and table tennis table. Two large decks flow from the upstairs and downstairs living areas and take full advantage of the treetop and amazing water views.

The Family Entertainer is the perfect size for two families or a multi-generational family to enjoy during their beach holiday. The upper level has three bedrooms. The master has water views, an ensuite and king sized bed. The second bedroom has a queen bed and the third bedroom has a tri-bunk. This level also has a family bathroom. The three ground floor bedrooms are all blessed with delightful water views. The fourth and fifth bedroom each have king sized beds and the sixth bedroom has a king-zip bed (meaning it can be separated into two long single beds or zipped together to be a king sized bed). The ground floor also has a family bathroom.

The Family Entertainer is set down a private lane-way and has been designed to make the most of its elevated position directly opposite the waters edge. With no houses between you and the water the panoramic water view is very serene and private. The upper level features the kitchen, dining and living area with TV. The kitchen is fully equipped and has an island bench with four kitchen stools, making it easy to congregate in the kitchen with a wine while cooking up feasts. Flows out onto a deck where the 180 degree views can best be appreciated. For alfresco dining there’s a 10 person outdoor dining table and chairs on the deck that’s sure to be another much used spot. The ground floor is Activity HQ! A table tennis and pool table is just the thing to get everyone interacting while having a game together. Another deck and a media room with 75 TV, which is a handy place to watch a movie, sport or for the kids to chillax in, is also on the ground floor.

There’s a double lock up garage with a TESLA Gen 3 wall connector and off street parking for an additional two cars. The laundry houses a washing machine and dryer. Year round comfort is assured with ceiling fans throughout and ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning on the top floor. Wi-Fi is provided.

Stay Port Stephens works with The Bay Butler.
Some of the luxuries you can enjoy are Platter/Boards, BBQ Packs, Picnics, Breakfast Boxes which can be added when you complete you Guest Agreement. Additional costs apply.

LINEN & TOWELS ARE SUPPLIED and the beds are made with quality white linen. Doonas, blankets and pillows.

ACCOMMODATES MAXIMUM 10 Adults. Upon application you can accommodate 3 children, total maximum guests 13.

BOND - a refundable bond of $2000 that is due 14 days prior to your arrival and is refunded 3-5 days from your departure date.

BED CONFIGURATION -Please select which option you require:
OPTION 1 - 3 King, 1 Queen, 2 King singles and one tri-bunk (double with single above)
OPTION 2 - 4 King, 1 Queen, one tri-bunk (double with single above)

Additional costs when booking:
Port-a-Cot $50 per booking with towel, linen and baby blanket hire.
Beach/pool towels are $8 per towel hire/ per booking.

CANCELLATIONS - Booking Fee is not refundable ($100 to $140). Please refer to

NO NOISE - The property is in a quiet residential area which is noise sensitive. Any noise after dark that causes neighbours to complain may result in the loss of your bond.

PROPERTY SUITABLE FOR groups over the age of 25 and or family groups only.

NO VISITORS - We have a strict policy in relation to 'visitors' to the property. A fee of $500 per head will be charged if additional people are found at the property that are over and above the number of beds at the property or guests not registered.

T & C - We recommend reading our full Terms and Conditions
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property registration number PID-STRA-16954

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Great Entertainer With Sweeping Water Views Games Room
2721-195015

The Family Entertainer - with sweeping water views Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 58 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dominic P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Michelle’s place was awesome! We really enjoyed ourselves, even though we were only there for two nights. We made the most of it. The place was perfect for the 10 of us. The ping pong table, the pool table, and even all the rooms were very cozy. Everyone who came had a great time. We did get a little out of hand the first night, and some neighbors complained about the noise, so we kept it quiet the second night. Overall, it was an amazing stay. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jonathan l.

Liked: Cleanliness
SPS
Great house for team of sailors. Lots of space.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends holiday catch up
Great house, 6 girls all with their own bedrooms Beautiful views and sunny weather Kitchen suitable for our needs The road was just a tad difficult with with access to home from the main road Would recommend it to friends and family
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views
Our family, from grand children to grandparents had a great stay exploring the Bay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great big house for the family
The house is in great condition, great location, and fab views. Not missing much at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely family home for our family to borrow for a weekend
This home afforded us the room for a much needed family get together and even though it is beautifully situated has a lovely welcoming feel without being overwhelming. We were so comfortable and we could all enjoy this warm family home. There is nothing pretentious about this home and I would thoroughly recommend it for that much needed break. If you have toddles or younger I would recommend a gate for the top of the stairs but we were able to sort that very easily. Walking distance to parks and beach plenty to see and do and great local shopping and restaurants. Thank you so much we will be recommending this home and looking forward to our next break at Salamander Bay Lesley
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter escape
Beautiful property to relax at even during terrible weather can’t wait to go back in summer
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering....PERFECT
This house was perfect for a family get-together. Plenty of room for everyone
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend away
Had a great weekend away at the family entertainer celebrating my mum’s 80th birthday. Place was great, the location and view was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ngoc T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Ocean Views
Property well equipped, great for large families. Although the kitchen/dinning area requires a TV on wall when preparing meals. For a 6- bedroom home two TV is not enough for everyone. Downstairs bedrooms/entertainment gaming area needs split Aircon as this area is still fairly warm/hot on a cold day with opened windows still didn't cool the area. Bugs issues downstairs ants/bettle bugs on rainy days.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jade A., London

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay overall - beautiful area and home.
Great stay overall, wonderful games rooms and activities. Close to shops and beaches. Plenty of space for everyone and great sized rooms with comfortable beds. It is very hot in the downstairs rooms/games area though and could potentially use some fans.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful large family home
Fantastic stay - comfortably accommodated our group of 12 (8 adults and 4 children) with spacious bedrooms, 2 dining areas (inside and out), 2 TV Rooms and games room. Hard to find such comfortable and large bedrooms and space for a large group like ours. Views were stunning, beautiful natural breeze and amenities were all great. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Catch up with friends
The view was amazing! The house was lovely and well equipped. Kids loved the ping pong table. We were disappointed with the lack of air conditioning downstairs, and there is a really musty smell down there too.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for relaxing escape
Incredible views over Bay, comfortable furnishings, excellent games room & entertainment options, well appointed and comfortable, balcony bit windy but just beautiful looking out from every window.!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sailing Port Stephens
Spectacular
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kamran M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Break in Different Times
excellent

8/10 Good

Josephine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
stay
My problem with communications is that I tried to contact owner or manager several times via the Stayz website, but got no response for months. This caused inconvenience
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jing N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant Place
The property is nice with good view! Plenty rooms and good facilities!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Fantastic property with plenty of space and activities!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Entertainer
Great views and plenty of room for extended families.The only down side having a young one there is the stairs. Perhaps a child safety gate could be installed at top of stairs- otherwise everything else is fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Debbie s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Views, Roomy House
Great place for a family getaway - fantastic vews

10/10 Excellent

Philip D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Holly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for a grpup
We enjoyed our stay in Port Stephens. The house is nicely furnished with lots of great spaces for a group. Only down side, we left some belongings at the property and we’re having trouble getting them returned from the property manager.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful place.
Awesome place . We had a family weekend, away. Set up was great , so much room . Had the best time .

10/10 Excellent

Leesa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sensational
We were very happy with our recent stay. Not only was the house amazing. We had 12 people staying with plenty of room for everyone to do their own thing. The weather was perfect and so was the view. Uninterrupted views of the bay. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020