The Jacaranda, 3 Achilles St Pet Friendly, Air Con, Wi-Fi, Boat Parking

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good
  • The entire place is yours
  • 2153 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Spacious Holiday Home in Nelson Bay: The Jacaranda offers a spacious holiday home in Nelson Bay, Australia. The property features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, ensuring comfort for all guests. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchenette. The home includes a balcony with garden views, an outdoor seating area, and free on-site private parking. Convenient Location: Shoal Bay Beach is a 5-minute walk away, while Newcastle Airport is 35 km from the property. Nearby attractions include D'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay (2.3 km) and Anchorage Marina Port Stephens (6 km). Activities and Surroundings: The Jacaranda provides access to golfing, fishing, hiking, snorkelling, and scuba diving. Guests can also enjoy activities such as sailing and kayaking in the surrounding area.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
and
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 3
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marks
    Australia Australia
    “The house was a great! Good location, massive enclosed back yard for pets and kids! My adult son loved the seperate self contained room downstairs. Plenty of parking spaces. The upstairs balcony was my favourite spot to relax! The hosts/agents...”
  • Jeves
    Australia Australia
    “Listening to the waves lapping the beach (5min stroll). Plenty of room for the family. Lrg, level, fenced yard. Everything you need for a short - or long-term stay. We all loved it. Would definitely consider staying again 😀”
  • Fiona
    Australia Australia
    “Perfect place to stay with pets with big backyard. Great house with everything you need to cook and be comfortable. Everything was clean and and comfortable.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by McGrath Port Stephens

Company review score: 8.5Based on 1,575 reviews from 456 properties
456 managed properties

Company information

A flat 300 metre walk to the western end of Shoal Bay beach or 1.1km walk to Little Beach where you will find the calm waters which are perfect for children and a lovely grass area which has fantastic free BBQ facilities.  There is also a play area for the children, boat ramp, Little Beach Boathouse restaurant & Bar and the famous Bites on the Bay fish and chip take away.  Fingal Bay is only a quick 9-minute drive away, Fingal Bay has the surf club and is a patrolled beach. 'Idle Days' is the perfect beach side holiday destination for a large family or two families that are wanting to holiday together.  Spanning over two levels and providing air conditioning, several entertaining areas and a large back yard that is perfect for the children to run and play.  Upstairs is stylishly designed with floating floorboards, an open plan living area with a SMART TV, WIFI, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, full family size fridge/freezer, microwave and full cooking facilities.  There is also two bedrooms and a renovated modern bathroom with walk in shower, vanity and toilet and a gorgeous outdoor undercover area with comfy sun lounges and ceiling fan to relax, unwind and take in t

Property information

Perfect for a group of up to 7 guests with a maximum of 6 adults, this charming house amply facilitates boat parking and offers a comfortable multi air-conditioned environment and the bonus of a beautiful, enclosed yard which is perfect for children and the fur babies to run around and play. The Jacaranda boasts 3 beautifully appointed bedrooms. The first and second bedrooms are located upstairs in the main section of the house and are furnished with lavish air-conditioned split systems, linen and bed making provided. The main bathroom has been renovated and provides a shower, toilet and vanity; this is also located upstairs. The third bedroom is self-contained and located downstairs with external access, it offers a sweet respite after long, adventurous day and is fitted with a kitchenette and TV. Each room is uniquely designed to ensure maximum comfort, accommodating our guests with an array of amenities. The house also comprises of a spacious air-conditioned lounge room where you can unwind with your favourite shows on a big screen Smart TV with free unlimited Wi-Fi also provided. The fully equipped modern kitchen comes with a dishwasher, microwave oven, toaster and K-Fee coffee pod machine, making mealtimes a breeze. For those who enjoy al fresco dining, a gas BBQ setup is found on the undercover lower entertaining area. This property has a 200 Dollar refundable security deposit.

Neighbourhood information

Port Stephens is an easy 2.5 hours from Sydney, with its 26 beautiful beaches, the largest stunning sand dunes in the southern hemisphere, Great Lakes Marine Park and a National Park encompassing 42,000 hectares of Worimi Conservation Lands with fantastic coastal walks. If you love seafood you'll love the locally caught prawns, crabs and lobsters and freshly shucked oysters harvested from the sparkling blue estuary. An array of restaurants with spectacular views and waterside dining are available or a sunset dinner cruise or picnic at the beach might be more enticing. So many activities to do - Diving, fishing, Dolphin and Whale watching, Camel & Horse riding on the beach, boat hire, 4WD and quadbike sand dune rides, Golf, Health & Wellbeing and shopping are to just name a few.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Jacaranda, 3 Achilles St Pet Friendly, Air Con, Wi-Fi, Boat Parking takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
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 200 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about US$130. 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.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
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. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Any abuse of threatening behavior towards staff or contractors will result in immediate termination of stay without a refund. Any booking for more than 21 nights will require a mid-stay clean at guest cost. The agent is not responsible, nor has control over building and renovation work by neighbouring properties and cannot issue refunds in such circumstances. The guest acknowledges that they are required to complete an online check in form prior to the day of arrival. ID such as a license is required. Feel free to blur address on license. This information is removed from our systems 14 days after check out. There is a $3000 security deposit taken during schoolies period that is taken prior to arrival. Unless specifically stated the property does not provide linen such as sheets, towels, pillowcases, tea towels, bathmats. We can arrange the hire of these at an additional cost. Guests locked out of the property should contact our office on 02 4980 4400 to arrange collection of a spare key at a cost of $80. Any defects, non working items, and cleaning issues must be notified to the agent upon first arriving a the property.

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.

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

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 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of AUD 200 is required. The property charges this days before 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-68369