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Beach Bungalow |Lounge room | Fireplace | Air conditioning | Smart TV | WiFi
Beach Bungalow | Kitchen | Dining | Ceiling fan | Stove | Coffee machine
Beach Bungalow | Kitchen | Microwave | Stove | Hand wash
Beach Bungalow | Bedroom 2 | Queen | Air conditioner
Beach Bungalow | Bathroom 2 | Linen provided | Hand wash

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony or patio

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

About this property

Beach Bungalow – pet friendly Beach Shack directly opposite beach

Special Offer – Stay 3 Pay 2 (book for 3 nights and get the 3rd night free) is for bookings staying between 1st May - 30th September 2026 that are booked on or after the 10th of April 2026. Book your getaway now using promo code Stay3Pay2. Please note that Terms and Conditions, as well as Booking Fees, apply. This offer is valid only on selected properties as advertised and is subject to change. Additionally, it excludes school and public holidays.

Holiday Rental Specialists is pleased to present Beach Bungalow which is ideal for families with pets.

With two separate living areas and a spacious open plan living and dining, Beach Bungalow has been attractively decorated to embody the essence of relaxed coastal holiday living. Comfortably accommodating 5 guests and welcoming pets. This property is conveniently located opposite Bagnall’s Beach, the Bay’s only off-lead pet-friendly beach.

Awash with natural light this home is bright and breezy. When the evenings turn crisp and cool there is a combustion fireplace for you to cosy up to and relax.

Enjoy a pleasant morning stroll along the beach before a swim at one of the deep waterholes along the shoreline opposite or take the kids to the nearby park to run around. After a long day on the sand, chill out on the back patio table and chairs and enjoy the fresh sea breeze whilst firing up the BBQ for alfresco dining.

The Property Features
• Kitchen equipped with microwave, oven, stove and Nespresso coffee machine
• Combustion fireplace
• Air-conditioning in lounge room and two main bedrooms
• Fully fenced & pet friendly
• Located opposite Bagnall’s beach
• Outdoor patio with table and seating for six
• Complimentary WiFi and Netflix, laptop friendly
• Ceiling fan in living room
• Gas BBQ
• Washing machine and dryer in separate laundry room
• Pets welcome with $100 surcharge

Plenty of off-street parking room for boat & trailer.

Be assured there is something to please the whole family with a range of activities from deep sea fishing, a variety of cruises, dolphin and whale watching, guided horse riding on the beach and 4WD on sand dunes.

If you are looking to explore all that Port Stephens has to offer, take a day trip into surrounding towns including Nelson Bay, Salamander Bay, Fingal Bay, or Shoal Bay for an adventurous day.

Enjoy a range of well appointed restaurants and cafes along the Marina or take a trip into Nelson Bay for more boutique shops, clubs, restaurants and cafes.

Get ready to pack your bags and set off on a remarkable family getaway. Book your stay at the Beach Bungalow today.

Bedroom Configuration
• Bedroom 1: 1 queen
• Bedroom 2: 1 queen & 1 single

Bathroom Configuration
• Bathroom 1: shower, toilet & vanity (small enclosed tub at foot of shower, suitable for small children)
• Bathroom 2: shower, toilet & vanity

Distances to
• 25m to Bagnall’s Beach & Park
• 50m to Bartlett Cycleway & outdoor exercise equipment
• 80m Sanook Thai Restaurant & Corlette General Store
• 150m to Corlette Hall Yoga Classes
• 200m to North facing Corlette Beach
• 800m to Hemingway Bar & Anchorage Marina Port Stephens
• 2.5km to Woolworths
• 3.5km to Hub of Nelson Bay
• 7km to Salamander Bay

Linen
All linen (sheets and bath towels) is supplied for your stay and included in the tariff. For the comfort of our guests, we do not triple-sheet. All beds have a fitted sheet, a flat sheet and a quilt with a full cover. BYO beach towels.

Property Specific Notes
This property is a charming original beach house, built over 40 years ago. Please note that the pricing reflects its age, and some natural wear and tear can be expected.

Enough wood will be supplied for the slow combustion wood heater for the first two nights. After that, guests can purchase top-up wood and kindling from local petrol stations, hardware stores and some supermarkets at their own cost. The wood is kept in the garden shed in the backyard.

Pets are welcome at this property. There is a $100 surcharge to have your pet stay. This surcharge may vary depending on the length of the stay. Please declare at the time of booking and refer to the terms and conditions regarding pets.

WiFi is offered as a complimentary extra. As there is no charge issues will be dealt with asap but cannot be guaranteed.

To ensure the comfort of our guests and the neighbours, we do not accept bookings for "Schoolies" breaks/under 21yrs groups and under no circumstances do we allow weddings or parties of any sort.  

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2315,PID-STRA-15467
Property # 9595172
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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Corlette

Corlette is home to this holiday home. Heritage Light House Cottage and Nelson Head Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Salamander Super Strike and Fly Point Marine Reserve. Toboggan Hill Park and Pelican Park are also worth visiting.
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Corlette, NSW

What's nearby

  • Bagnalls Beach Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Corlette Point Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Anchorage Marina Port Stephens - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Salamander Bay - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Dutchmans Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle, NSW (NTL-Williamtown) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hog's Breath Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Soul Origin - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Henny Penny - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gloria Jean's Coffees - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach Bungalow – pet friendly Beach Shack directly opposite beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beach Bungalow – pet friendly Beach Shack directly opposite beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beach Bungalow – pet friendly Beach Shack directly opposite beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Bungalow – pet friendly Beach Shack directly opposite beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Bungalow – pet friendly Beach Shack directly opposite beach located?

Situated in Corlette, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bagnalls Beach Reserve, Anchorage Marina Port Stephens and Corlette Point Park. Salamander Bay and Dutchmans Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Barbara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
I think the family who own this house love it and want others to also enjoy it. The bedding, cushions, toiletries , ornaments are all lovely. Air conditioning great as is fenced back yard. Position great, excellent Thai restaurant down the road. But the house is a major trip hazard. Virtually every room has a different level floor. As older people we found it terrifying. The two ramps to the backyard are steep. Also you can’t cut a bathroom in two tiny segments and expect it to be pleasant to use. It was pretty horrible. The brick as a front door step didn’t really give a good first impression. We left a day early. This house is well past its use by date.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location to the off leash dog beach was fantastic and short drive to other locations, such as Nelson Bay, Shoal Bay, the Lighthouse and more. The property was great for 4 people with plenty of room.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Great Location

Enjoyed our stay, brilliant location. Great holiday beach house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2023
Thank you so much Scott for taking the time to leave an excellent review. We couldn't agree more- Beach Bungalow is an incredible property in an amazing location. We'll be glad to have you back again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

Perfect beach getaway

The property is walking distance to both the beach and the shop. Good amount of living space, adequate kitchen and the back yard is perfect for families and dogs.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 November 2023
Thanks for your 5-star review, we hope to welcome you and your furry friends back for a future stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry P.

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

Review

Really enjoyed staying in the “shack”. Only comments: Dishwasher would have been nice Bathrooms very small, basically half bathrooms Shed at the back is only for early risers
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2023
Hi Barry! We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Beach Bungalow! Thankyou so much for your feedback regarding a dishwasher & the bathrooms. We have taken this all on board! We hope to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARIA R.

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

Fun by the beach

We stayed here with our two dogs and enjoyed the easy access to Bagnall's off leash beach. Plenty of space inside with a safe, fenced in back yard. Well equipped kitchen but no dishwasher. The combustion heater and well stocked wood shed was a cosy bonus. Plenty of beds for extra guests. A great little set of shops up the street
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2023
Dear Maria Holiday Rental Specialists are so glad you had a wonderful stay at Beach Bungalow! Its a great property if you have pets ands such a peaceful walk even better during summer when you can dip your feet in the water. We look forward to seeing you back soon
Verified

4/10 Poor

dave d.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Just an average experience

No tv reception for first 2 1/2 days then antenna replaced and poor reception then. On arrival after agreed time gardner was moving lawns so could not really access property. Very old smelly lounge suites were very uncomfortable. Price very expensive for just one couple.Location was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

FIONA P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Dog stay

Location of bungalow is a breeze to walk to bagnells with puppy dog in tow. Beware of hotdays, pedastool fans don’t cut it. That beaut breeze can only be felt on the front porch and makes it uncomfortable. The beach decor is a great layout. Darker curtains in from area is highly recommended to keep house cooler then white sheer. Had my mother too she liked it , except was weary not all windows locked properly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2024
Thank you for your review Fiona. We are thrilled you and your fur baby enjoyed the location of the property being so close to the dog beach. We are currently in the process of having air conditioning installed at the property to help with those hot days. We hope to welcome you back in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Really great property with a couple of drawbacks

Overall we really enjoyed our stay, the location close the beach is fantastic, the place had everything we needed and the bedrooms were well appointed. I would absolutely recommend but a couple of things to note, the aircons have a 4 hr timer so on a really hot night you will need to press the timer to turn them back on, the aerial isn't great so when it's windy, which is most of the time, the picture breaks up a lot. The back room is really a shed with no aircon, wouldn't advise in summer, this wasn't an issue for us as we just used the main bedrooms. The security of the property isn't fantastic with the window and slider door locks very flimsy. Both bathrooms are narrow, my husband could barely fit the shower opening, the other one was slightly better. Hope that helps.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kerry C.

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

Disappointing Beach Bungalow Corlette

Whilst the location to the dog beach was excellent and the property was set up with plenty of seating, bedrooms and contemporary appliances (no dishwasher) and linen, it was dirty. The floors clearly had not been washed in a considerable time, the toilet seats were left dirty from the previous tenants, the paintwork was stained and grimey and the furniture dusty and mouldy. There was also a lingering odour that could not be removed even with constant air flow and air freshener. The carpet in the living room was filthy and needs replacing. The television had interrupted reception and we were unable to use it. The lock on the sliding door in the sunroom was faulty making it difficult to lock. We cut our stay short because of the odour and grubbiness. However, with a repaint, carpet replacement and a focus on effective cleaning it could be improved.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Andrew B.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Wonderful location but not a pleasant experience overall

The property managers weren't great. Payment was via email link, credit card the only option with a 60 surcharge! Contacted them for DD details, paid well before due date and sent receipt. 2 weeks before stay told we hadn't paid and at risk of cancellation. I contacted them 3 times and was told they'd urgently confirm. Never heard back. They must have found it eventually because our check in information came in (arrives just 30 minutes before check in time!). Then rang asking me for credit card details! Why?The rear room isn't sealed and had cockroaches, mosquitos and spiders. Our kids (14 & 11) slept in the other room together despite booking this specifically for having their own spaces.The other room had some bugs, but could be sprayed and didn't continue coming in through the night.Many window locks didn't work so can be easily opened from the outside which didn't feel secure. The window screens aren't attached properly and bang against the window in the breeze during the night.Found other people's dog chews under the lounge, not well cleaned. Pretty dark inside, not "awash with natural light" as described on Stayz. Lots of rules too. In the end we felt more like untrusted intruders rather than valued guests.No critical issues, just lots of small ones that added up. Didn't bother contacting the property manager given earlier experience.It is quite a busy road but that didn't bother us. The location is really good - a one minute walk and you're at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cheryl H.

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

Great location close to Bagnalls Beach

This property advertises 3 bedrooms, 6 beds, sleeps up to 10 adults. Then it says it is a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom Beach house comfortably accommodating 5 guests - this is a bit closer to the truth. A single bed in the same room as a queen bed might suit a couple with a small child, but it is not suitable for 3 adults. The property is really only comfortable for two couples with possibly 1 child. The photographs are clearly very old and in parts make the property look more attractive than it is. The living area and main bedrooms now have plantation shutters and the furniture configurations and décor has changed from the photos. The two bathrooms both have shower, toilet and basin – they are small but functional. The so-called rumpus room is completely different from the photos – it is cramped with a double bed & a tribunk; anyone getting up the ladder would hit their head on the ceiling. There is nowhere to watch the TV – possibly visible from the bottom of the tribunk. The pebbledash floor is covered in carpet tiles that slide around – a rug might make it feel more habitable. There is a small hanging rack, but nowhere else to keep clothes/bags. The roof/ceiling is still corrugated with some clear panels (as per photos), so with thin curtains and blind it is impossible to keep the light out. It is an absolute fallacy to suggest this room could accommodate 5 adults! There is a $118 (linen fee) surcharge for use of this room even if you only require 1 bed. Negotiation of any sort was impossible. The linen came in sealed bags from the laundry dumped on the beds - sheets, pillowcases, towels, doona covers. We had to make the beds ourselves to find there were only 2 single doonas available! Outside is shown as a covered patio but there is no shade making it impossible to sit outside during the day in the middle of summer. There is an old wooden table with 6 chairs but one was broken! Inside the living-area and kitchen are spacious. There are 3 sofas and some easy chairs but the dining-table only has 6 metal cafe-style chairs and could never accommodate 10. Apart from the lack of dishwasher the older-style kitchen seemed well-equipped. That said we made the most of it and enjoyed our Christmas. We just want to paint a more realistic picture of the constraints of the property so that others are not mislead. For the price we paid we were disappointed in the presentation of the “3rd bedroom” that could not comfortably accommodate one or two adults.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2023
Thank you for providing feedback on your stay at Beach Bungalow Cheryl. We appreciate your comments and apologise for any discrepancies between the property description and your experience. We will review the property description and make the necessary updates to ensure accuracy for future guests. We do appreciate your positive comments about the spacious living area, well-equipped kitchen, and we are glad to hear that your overall stay was enjoyable and you had a nice Christmas. We hope to be able to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for our puppy with a large fenced yard. We spent many hours walking on the beautiful off lead dog friendly beach. Our accommodation was clean, bright and spacious, air conditioning as well as fans with great bbq and outdoor furniture. Great supply of cooking and kitchen requirements. I'd recommend this property.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Wonderful stay

We loved staying here - the house is in an amazing location (across the road from the beach and half a block from some small shops). The house is clean, well equipped and had all the amenities we needed. Extra perks were a fire pit, fenced yard for the dog, free wifi, two car spots and all linen provided. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corrinne M.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Greg B.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

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