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'On The Anchorage' *WiFi* *PET FRIENDLY * *Air Conditioned*

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Looking over Jimmy’s Beach, towards Nelson Bay. Location shot
Main Queen bedroom, overhead fan, hanging rack & mirror
Secure backyard
Open Plan living/dining
Well equipped kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Hawks Nest, NSW
  • Place, Jimmys Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Winda Woppa Reserve
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Bennetts Beach Hawks Nest
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

4 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

'On The Anchorage' *WiFi* *PET FRIENDLY * *Air Conditioned*

Just over 2 hours from Sydney; 40 mins from Newcastle airport and on the edge of Port Stephens, Winda Woppa is nestled between the clear blue waters of Jimmy's Beach and the Myall River. Only moments from the surf at Bennetts beach and the facilities of Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens.

The house has 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, separate toilet and additional outside hot/cold shower. It offers filtered views of the Myall River and is a short walk to Jimmys Beach.

The house has Air-conditioning/heating, WiFi, Sonos speaker, smart TV, Nespresso coffee machine.

Main bedroom and second bedroom are at the front of the house with filtered views to the river and both contain queen beds and overhead fans.

The third bedroom overlooks the grassy backyard and is setup for the kids with two sets of bunks.

The grassy backyard is enclosed for dogs and kids to enjoy. There is a deck on the front of the house and a large deck at the back of the house. Gas Bbq on back deck.
**You will need to bring your own linen (including sheets, towels, tea towels) toiletries and basic cleaning products. Linen can be hired from Tea Gardens Laundromat 0249971422.

*pls note the bore water sprinkler comes on daily in the morning - take items off washing line prior*

*The garage is unavailable for use*

*Garbage collected early Thursday mornings - place bins out Wednesday night* or additional fees will be charged

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No internal stairs
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Secure backyard
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-13336, 2324

About the area

Hawks Nest

Located in Hawks Nest, this holiday home is on a river. Hawks Nest Golf Club and d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Pelican Park and Fly Point Marine Reserve. Toboggan Hill Park and Salamander Super Strike are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hawks Nest, NSW

What's nearby

  • Jimmys Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Winda Woppa Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bennetts Beach Hawks Nest - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Myall Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Hawks Nest Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zenith Cafe, Restaurant and Bar - ‬71 min drive
  • ‪Atmos - ‬72 min drive
  • ‪Magnolia. - ‬68 min drive
  • ‪Hog's Breath Cafe - ‬67 min drive
  • ‪Giwa Chicken & Beer - ‬70 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'On The Anchorage' *WiFi* *PET FRIENDLY * *Air Conditioned* pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at 'On The Anchorage' *WiFi* *PET FRIENDLY * *Air Conditioned*?

As of 11 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'On The Anchorage' *WiFi* *PET FRIENDLY * *Air Conditioned* on 19 April 2026 start from NZ$367, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 'On The Anchorage' *WiFi* *PET FRIENDLY * *Air Conditioned*?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'On The Anchorage' *WiFi* *PET FRIENDLY * *Air Conditioned*?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'On The Anchorage' *WiFi* *PET FRIENDLY * *Air Conditioned*?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is 'On The Anchorage' *WiFi* *PET FRIENDLY * *Air Conditioned* located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Jimmys Beach and Winda Woppa Reserve. Pelican Park and Little Island are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Natalia S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Excellent host. Beautiful location
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vince M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little beach house cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina W.

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

Excellent location

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shae M.

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

Great location

Nice clean property, had all we needed for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2024
Glad you enjoyed your stay Shae, you’re welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Florencia M.

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

Great place and location

Beautiful house, well equipped and great location, just a short walk to the amazing beach
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful sunny spot for winter
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

junko s.

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

Lovely beach house perfect location

Ample space easy walk to a gentle beach and fishing spots
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kim B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice house

Lovely area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sienna B.

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

Had a great time!

The place was amazing and very accommodating. Anna is so lovely and the best host!! Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Helena B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

H

Lovely location and stay for a few days
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

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

Great house. The best spot in Hawks Nest for a holiday.

Thanks Anna we had a fabulous stay. My family previously had a holiday house a few doors down and staying here has felt like a welcome return home! Beautiful house and location, perfect for a couple of families. Jimmy’s beach is an effortless stroll round the corner. Anna was very responsive and helpful during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 February 2024
I'm so pleased to hear you had a relaxing and comfortable stay. We look forward to hosting you and your family again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

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

Lovely Quiet Spot - Hawks Nest

We had a lovely stay here. So quiet and so close to the Myall river and the bay. Our whole family loved the fishing, swimming and walks along the beach. The dogs loved their stay as well. Communication with Anna was very pleasant and easy. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

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

Hawks Nest Holiday House

The house had a good vibe when I walked in. It suited our family group of 4 adults and 2 teenagers very well and it’s proximity to our favorite spot Jimmy’s Beach was the draw card when I booked. This will be my first choice for our next visit to Hawks Nest.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 February 2023
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to be able to host you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Roger S.

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

relaxed

Functional for a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiera F.

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

Beautiful house and location

The property was perfect for us. Three friends and I had a girls trip and the house had everything we needed to have a great time. Just a few minutes walk to Jimmy's Beach, which was great for swimming and playing in the sand. There was an outdoor shower in the backyard, which if you access through the side gate is perfect for washing off sand. Cozy rooms and lovely air conditioned living space. We watched a few of the movies provided while lounging on the couch. Overall this was a great stay and I would definitely recommend to people staying with friends or even family.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

lynette m.

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

Great place, great location

A fantastic little getaway, excellent location, really well equipped kitchen. However, the back deck a bit dodgy in some places and not real good for toddlers One of boards was broken, so had to place an esky in the middle of the deck so no-one would go through it, some of the other boards around the broken one were pretty rotten. Front sprinkler coming on around the time that cars are being packed for checkout was an extreme hinderance.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 December 2022
Thank you for your review - unfortunately we were not made aware of the piece missing in the back deck, but it has since been repaired (as have those around it). I am sorry this was an inconvenience. Sprinkler times can also be easily adjusted, so again, thank you for this feedback and we can adjust timings. With any bookings, the agent or myself are able to assist at any time.
Verified

6/10 Okay

patrick M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

average

Very Old and needs some painting and TLC. Needs a vacuum cleaner as we could not clean the floors
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2024
Thanks for your honest review Patrick. We are sorry you didn’t see the Dyson vacuum in the cupboard, which is there for guests to use. As a first time Stayz user, communication during your stay is the best outcome for any issues that arise.
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve W.

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

Lovely relaxing location

Nice property, all you need and we’ll be back
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter F.

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

Great spot

Lovely house in a great location
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette R.

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

Relaxing break with our dogs

We were delighted to spend our first holiday for many years at 54 The Anchorage Our accommodation was perfect for our needs There was a wonderful fenced in backyard Which enabled us to take our faithful doggie companions and keep them safe. Anna was a wonderful host and made us very welcome and provided some great tips about the local eateries . The accommodation was in a great location and we enjoyed many walks around the area The area itself is very beautiful with lots of native birds and plants
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory C.

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

Good again

Good again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane R.

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

Lovely place..

We had a really nice time. The place was comfortable and in a very convenient location. We’ll stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S J.

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

Christmas holiday

Great spot
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Silvia K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Hawks Nest Stay

I was very disappointed that nowhere in the description I found that dogs are not allowed inside. I have 2 Chihuahuas, they can not be outside, as one of them cannot get back up onto the deck. Having said that, they loved the huge backyard, there was a lot to explore and it was safe for them to do it. The sprinklers go on at 8.39 am, since the time for being out of there is 9.30am, make sure everything is packed before that time. My husband was disappointed to leave his valuable fishing rods on the back deck, with the chance of being stolen. My last concern is, that the windows were not clean. Other than that the house had all the utensils needed. Loved the bath and surroundings and the views to the Singing Bridge and River .
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2022
Thanks for your review, we have made changes based on your detailed feedback. The laundry area is a very secure place for dogs and fishing rods as required. We hope you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory C.

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

All Good at The Anchorage

The property was good for us and it was the first time we travelled with our pet As there was no protection from the weather outside we put him in the laundry Property is located in good spot
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

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