Pet-friendly vacation rentals in Port Stephens Council

Sandy Feet Retreat is perfectly located with a short walk less than 10 minutes to the surf beach, Jimmy’s Beach via Council shortcut pathways and the shops in Hawks Nest. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything you could need. The shower has excellent water pressure and offers the choice of a rainhead or handheld shower. The beds were firm and very comfy. We loved staying here for a week of Easter sun, surf, outstanding golf and long walks with the dog.

Thank you Steven for sharing your beautiful home with us. My girlfriends and I had the best time relaxing inside out outside your home. Plenty of spaces to relax and play. Everything was perfect and we all look forward to spending time together there again. The sunsets and views are unforgettable! Cheers for your kindness Steven.

We were a group of six adults and a large dog, and Natalie's place served as a perfect base for us in exploring Port Stephens. The place was tidy and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, whilst perfectly situated within a few minutes' walk from the shops and an array of beaches.

We managed to fit ourselves, baby and dog into the tiny home and it was fine! Was something different to try and it was great to have our dog with us. The place was clean, Ed was lovely to deal with and bed etc were very comfy.

These hosts deserve their superhost title. We were 6 girlfriends and this house had it all. Loads of private space & thoughtful extras like extra ice, bread & milk & kitchen necessities and they accommodated our later check out request. Perfect weekend, 6 bedrooms (the 6th is the upper lounge area), 3 toilets, 2 showers/bathrooms, lovely tropical garden outdoor space. All was very very clean! It is a 2 minute drive to the beach. Nowdays, all beach areas have paid parking (cheap for Sydneysiders at $4 per hour, use Easypark App) or park 1 street back for free. Easy paved hike 30-45 minutes to the top of Mt Tomaree for a truely world class view!! All beaches are beautiful and clean and are not busy even in school holidays. Greek restaurant Atmos topped off our holiday. Thank you to our very fastidious hosts.

Amazing stay! Loved the space and the cleanliness of the house - was just like the pictures! Niall was very responsive and happy to be flexible with check in! Very gracious by providing a hand written note and a bottle of wine! Would 100% stay again!

We had a great staycation at Fiona’s place. The house was amazing and our 10 guests had a great experience

We were an extended family requiring a minimum 5 bedrooms; gathering for a memorial service. This house served this purpose in the perfect location. 3 bathrooms was a bonus. Sitting around the fire when weather permitted was relaxing. Thank you

Perfect place for an escape! Glenn’s space was a great retreat from city life. Although weather stopped us using the pool, it was the perfect excuse to stay indoors, light the log fire and enjoy a bottle of wine from nearby wineries. The accommodation was comfortable, on beautiful grounds. Glenn was helpful and responsive and the added touches of fresh eggs in the morning and introductions to the cute dogs was welcomed!

it's a great place to stay. the place has everything you need and is close to shops and beaches.

Our stay at Karen's property was fabulous, just the right peaceful mini break that we so needed. The whole property is beautiful, peaceful, and well looked after, you can even have a few shots of golf. We all loved the pool such a nice added Bonus, we were there every day after going to the beach (or even before some days haha), it's lovely at night with the lights. The guest house is exactly as per the photos in the ad, actually, it feels a bigger space than the photos. The kitchen is well stocked to do some cooking if needed. Our 8 yo boy loved spending time with Zoey (their dog), who is just gorgeous and has such a lovely nature, he also really enjoyed being in charge of feeding the chickens and checking for eggs :-). Karen and Richard are lovely hosts, super accommodating and friendly but also respectful of your privacy, the perfect balance. It was a lovely stay and we hope we can be back soon, our son has already asked when we can go back. Thanks again Karen and Richard :-)

Such a beautiful family home and the layout and amenities were absolutely perfect for our stay - the downstairs area is self contained and so was ideal to have a stray grandpa join the family fun for a couple of days. The heated pool was a huge winner with the kids. Lauren has thought of everything to make the stay comfortable. The location is great too - a short walk into town; or a short walk through a bush trail at the rear of the property to Wreck Beach. We will be back 🙌🏼

Absolutely wonderful! We had a lovely peaceful stay at Jen’s house. It was brilliant. Sparkling clean, had everything we needed. The BBQ was great. It was so relaxing. Our little dog loved his stay too. Jen is a fantastic host

Simon’s place is simply amazing. Not only is a great house, in an amazing spot but It was equipped with everything anyone could ever possibly need. Simon was always available and responsive to any queries, and went the extra mile to find out more about our plans and interests so he could recommend activities or offer additions l help. I have stayed in plenty of Airbnb’s and I must say I think this tops them all, and no doubt I will be back.

We had a wonderful stay at Michelle’s house! The house was clean, comfortable, and had all the amenities we needed for a relaxing vacation. The pool was a highlight, providing a great spot to unwind after spending time at the nearby beach. The location was convenient, and Michelle was responsive and helpful throughout our stay. Highly recommend this property for anyone looking for a peaceful getaway near Nelson Bay!

A beautiful space to launch your vacation in Nelson Bay. Perfect for kids with modern amenities, the house is spacious, beautifully decorated and immaculately clean. The private pool was an oasis and the wraparound balcony was perfect for a quiet coffee or a late evening glass of wine. As for the hosts - Karen ❤️ was engaging and very responsive. I don’t think she would be happy if you didn’t enjoy every moment, and we certainly did. Just book it. You won’t regret a thing.

We had a great stay at Tracey's with our dog and would highly recommend it to others staying in Hawks nest.

Lovely cute cottage . Our family and dog loved the place and location

Thank you Eva. We really enjoyed our stay. The house had a great layout with good sized rooms. Location was excellent, close to shops. Many thanks for having us.

Back for our second stay at Casey's in 4 months! We love the cosy comfortable accommodation and the easy walk to the beautiful family and dog friendly beach. Thoroughly recommended!

Samantha’s place was the wonderful retreat that we needed. The location is excellent, being close to beaches and parks, and the place itself was very clean, beautifully presented, and was decked out with all that we needed for our stay and more. We didn’t need to ask any questions because instructions were so clear and communication was proactive. We instantly relaxed and will definitely be booking a mini break there another time.

We really enjoyed Dales place, it’s a very quite and peaceful location right on the water. Dale has modern canoes/paddle boards to use and explore the water, thoughtful extras were included. Overall we had a lovely couple of days.

Beautiful house in a quiet location right on the water. The dog loved running around the large fenced yard and the kids loved taking the kayaks out. There was a large kitchen to cook in and a huge balcony to sit out on and enjoy the views. There was plenty of space for us. David the host was friendly and helpful. We didn’t even go out as the house and waterfront was enough for us. We will visit again.

I cannot recommend this accommodation and host more highly. We felt instantly at home and Katrina was super responsive to any messages. The home was fully equipped with everything you could need and was close to all amenities and only a short walk to the beach. My family and puppy had a lovely stay