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daybreaks on Port Stephens

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A single-story house with a gabled roof and a balcony.
A compact kitchen with a sink, microwave, and stove. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a small window.
A sunset view with three islands in the distance.
A hot tub area with a wooden deck, surrounded by trees and overlooking a scenic view of the ocean.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a wooden door, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Along the river, this cabin accommodates 2 guests with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. It features 1 hot tub and a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Nearby, you can explore Gir-um-bit National Park, engage in motorboating, kayaking, and swimming, or enjoy various water sports.

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Spa pool on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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pindimar, NSW
  • Place, Bundabah Reserve
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Myall Lakes National Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

daybreaks on Port Stephens

Two cosy,self contained studio cabins (well separated) set on 25 bush acres overlooking the beautiful waterways of Port Stephens, Tea Gardens & Hawks Nest. Good sized decks with personal BBQ's so you can relax and take in the fabulous view or unwind in our large outdoor heated swimspa. Just a our 15 minute drive to closest towns of Hawks Nest & Tea Gardens for shops, cafes, pub, clubs, ferry (to Nelson Bay), surf & Bay beaches, etc.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number PID-STRA-4654-3
Property # 9007618
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Pindimar

Located in Pindimar, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge and Nelson Head Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bundabah Reserve and Corrie Island Nature Reserve. Pelican Park and Toboggan Hill Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking, power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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pindimar, NSW

What's nearby

  • Bundabah Reserve - 18 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Myall Lakes National Park - 25 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge - 25 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Bennetts Beach Hawks Nest - 27 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Jimmys Beach - 28 min drive - 25.5 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Satra Coffee Co.
  • Subway
  • L'il Buddha
  • Bay Harbour Cafe
  • Cafe on the Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is daybreaks on Port Stephens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at daybreaks on Port Stephens?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at daybreaks on Port Stephens?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at daybreaks on Port Stephens?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is daybreaks on Port Stephens located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Bundabah Reserve, Corrie Island Nature Reserve and Cedar Reserve. Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest Bridge and Jean Shaw Koala Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 91 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Just a beautiful location and wonderful clean property. Doug and Kathy are both excellent hosts. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication
Doug welcomed us when we arrived and was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place 5 stars

Big thank you to Doug n Kathy for letting us stay at there amazing place *
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, beautiful environment, close to the beach and secluded from the main house. The room can get a little hot during the summer
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great experience

very nice cabin will more than likely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and welcoming

Great place to base yourself and explore. Great view and comfy accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Outlook

Peaceful, inviting stay. The view is beautiful overlooking the bay. We had a great time exploring the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view

Amazing view had a great stay . Nice and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2023
Thanks for staying Colleen, it was great to meet you both. We hope to see you again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome spot

great views, cozy house, relaxing spa, privacy, quiet 🤫, thanks doug
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great retreat

We had a wonderful stay. Doug was very friendly and made sure the spa and fire was ready for us, which we enjoyed. We enjoyed relaxing in the spa and on our cabin deck!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

Was absolutely beautiful and peaceful. Definitely would go back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pindimar

Location was great as we have family nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A peaceful getaway

The property was stunning. The balcony was private and
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

City escape

Couldn't have asked for more, ideal place to get out the city and a break from the world. Views from the cabin and the jacuzzi were beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway

We had a lovely stay in Pindimar despite the cold and rainy weather! The property was cozy and peaceful and Doug was a delight to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2023
Thanks for staying Sarah, it was lovely to meet you both and we hope you can visit again sometime. Best Wishes ..... Doug
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Gorgeous views with very relaxing feel. The little kitchen was well equipped with all that we needed to cook our meals. The bathroom is clean and tidy with pleanty of towels and enough space. space.loved the view from the
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful stay in nature

nestled away at the side of the main property is a self sufficient cabin. All amenities needed, beautiful views over hawks nest and towards Nelson Bay. Idealic surroundings with access to a massive spa bath & BBQ facilities. Lovely hosts that were warm & welcoming. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2023
Thanks for staying Megan, it was a pleasure to meet you both.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome little cabin in the bush.

Douglas was friendly. The cabin was great. Awesome views. Loved waking up to the sunrise through the sliding door. Hot tub was warm and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely loved it

We absolutely loved everything about our stay, it was so peaceful and relaxing waking up to such a beautiful view in the morning and relaxing in the spa, very clean and welcoming. We will definitely be coming back again in future. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to unwind

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Daybreaks Doug was such a great host and the outlook is incredible we spent both mornings up early watching the sunrise from our balcony, far enough out of town to avoid the hustle and bustle but a short drive to one of the most amazing beaches in Oz Jimmy’s beach Highly reccomended
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Satisfied Customer

The cabin that I stayed in was well-suited to a single person like myself or a couple wanting a quiet few days in the Port Stephens area. The only potential downside is that there wasn't any wi-fi, but mobile reception was good enough that this wasn't an issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful getaway

What a relaxing stay this was! Thank you Doug and Kathy for a serene weekend on gorgeous Worimi Country. Being in a hot tub under the full moon and gumtrees was an absolute highlight. Our cabin was intimate, with just enough space for everything we needed and waking up to the view on the porch was breathtaking. We had plans to go to Tea Gardens, but didn't want to leave. A special thank you to our hosts for going the extra mile in helping return some important belongings left at the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection perfection perfection!

Our stay at Daybreaks was nothing but perfect! Our cabin had everything you need for a very comfortable stay, it was very clean & perfectly spacious for two adults. The location is incredibly picturesque, tranquil and secluded. We enjoyed using the jacuzzi to watch the sunset! Doug & Kathy were also very welcoming and great hosts with excellent communication. We really enjoyed our stay, thank you for a lovely relaxing long weekend! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2024
Thank you for your lovely review Susannah. We hope you can visit again sometime. Best Wishes .........Doug & Kathy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise with a view

We decided on a last minute trip to the area and came across this beautiful accommodation. We didn't even know this area existed. Cabin was basic and suited our needs but the location was out of this world. It felt very private and the views were amazing. The serenity was just wonderful. We took a spa as the sun was going down and the changing colours were beautiful. Sunrise photos taken on our 2nd morning are breathtaking. The hosts' son greeted us and we enjoyed a chat talking about the area. We had a bit of a fright the first night when we heard banging & screeching on our roof & the 2nd night we met the possum who had decided to join us on our stay. He/she was beautiful but noisy but only briefly and we knew we were experiencing a real bush holiday. What a wonderful find Daybreaks was. We will definitely be back in the future and hopefully will get to meet Doug and co. next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

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