Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Vibin' Fun House 400meters (5 min walk) to D'Albora Marinas.
Outdoor Spa
Backyard Upgrades commencing from 7th April 2026.
Guests will have exclusive access to the entire property, including main house, games room, spa and Bbq area, front patio and the undercover alfresco area with smart TV to the side of the property which adjoins the outdoor spa area.
Please be advised that we will be performing significant upgrades to the remainder of the backyard area, commencing April 7th 2026.
Pool Access: The pool area will be completely demolished while we make way for a new 7mtr mineral inground heated pool.
Other upgrades include the construction of a double storey studio cabins with additional bathrooms plus an extra outdoor bathroom.
As per photos, the fire pit, wine barrels area, above ground pool and the extended white table and chairs will be removed. The area will remain fenced off for safety during the period of construction.
All construction works will cease from check-in time 3pm Friday afternoon and recommence from 7.00am Monday mornings unless falls within any other public holidays so to minimise impact to guest reservations during this period.
The backyard renovations will have no impact to the main house and accommodating bedrooms or games room, outdoor spa area Barbecue, or undercover alfresco area to the side of the property which will remain accessable and open for use during this period.
We understand this temporary closure to the backyard may cause some disappointment and we sincerely appreciate your patience as we work to complete these enhancements.
We will provide a follow-up notification with the estimated duration of the work.
Thankyou for your understanding.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTIONS
Chill out in absolute style, comfort & in the heart of Nelson Bay. Choice of leading NRL players, however, is fit for queens, families or venue hire. New Fun addition 10 person outdoor spa
Walkability to Nelson Bay beach, foreshore, (400 metres-5mins walk), shopping and entertainment.
Cool Change Hire Equipment Available. Kayaks, beach trollies and more.
About Cool Change Cool Change is an incredible double story home that features multiple open plan & generously proportioned communal spaces. Guests can come together in large groups with ample seating, as well as find intimate spaces to escape away for a little quiet time.
Located right in the heart of the Nelson Bay CBD, the property invites you to park the car, forget the keys and explore the blue water wonderland on foot.
Walk north from Cool Change to restaurants, cafes, boutique shops, the marina or foreshore in under 5 minutes. Walk south to the impressive 27-hole championship golf course, golf and bowling clubs in under five minutes as well.
Features retrofit ornately furnished and styled throughout, luxury bedding, modern appliances and a sprawling array of both indoor and outdoor living spaces.
Bedrooms:
* Master bedroom: 2 x adult size king single bunk beds. Ducted air.
* Bedroom 2: 1 x king bed. Ducted air.
* Bedroom 3: 1 x extra-large super king bed. Ducted air.
* Bedroom 4: 1 x queen bed plus smart TV, (portable air-con).
* Bedroom 5: 3 x king single beds. Located downstairs with separate entry. (Ducted air).
* Bed 7: 1 x king bed. Is located on the ground level in the second living room, games room, (converted Garage space), adjoining the ground floor spa room and toilet, smart TV & ducted air.
* Bed 8: 1 x single sofa bed. Located in the upstairs main living area. Ducted air.
11 separate beds plus 1 sofa bed suitable for a child.
All beds are made up with mattress toppers for extra comfort and luxurious white bed linen, pillows and quilts. Bath sheet towels are also provided.
* Ducted Air-Conditioning & Heating * 10 Seater Outdoor Spa (NEW) * Free Wi-Fi Internet * Opulent Body Therapy Spa Bath * Barista Style Coffee Machine * Games Room, Pool Table, Ping Pong, Darts * Elite Series Cooking Appliances * Multiple Flat Screen T.V's with Foxtel/Cable * Saltwater Swimming Pool, Decking, Seating & Umbrella * Full Kitchen with Stainless Steel & Stone Bench Tops & Family Sized Fridge * Extra Long Dining Table with 12 Guest Seating * Kitchenette with Wine Fridge & Ice Maker * Undercover Alfresco Area with Outdoor Smart T.V * Double Grill & Hooded BBQ * Sunset Cocktail Deck with Quiet Street View * Large Outdoor Fire Pit * Luxurious Bath Sheet Towels * Office Space with DVD & Magazine Library * Children's Disney Story Books & Board Games. * Free Off-Street Parking for up to 4 cars.
VIBIN' VENUE - Available to full house bookings (15 guests). Perfectly suited to good people, good times and good vibes. Cool Change is a venue of ultimate comfort it is a place with an inviting atmosphere and a friendly nostalgic feeling that runs throughout. As a venue for small events and gatherings Cool Change offers something a little warmer than the white-on-white coastal chic that is seemingly everywhere these days. We provide a space that is both sophisticated yet chilled. It's a blending of the aesthetics and styling of the nineteen sixties with contemporary comforts and modern-day luxuries. Perfect for those small, intimate events where family and friends can come together and enjoy the comforts of well-considered and relaxed spaces both indoor and out.
GETTING AROUND - Perfectly located and central to the very best that port Stephens has to offer. Walkability to local tourist attractions including, the beach & foreshore offering stunning sunset viewing, picnic and BBQ areas, kids' playground & splash water park, twilight markets, fabulous waterfront pubs, restaurants, cafes, live entertainment, sea food markets, water sports, bike and boat hire, cruise departure points & booking offices, gym, cinema, boutique shopping and Woolworths is only 180mtrs (2 min) walk away. Nelson Bay is the largest town in Port Stephens, centrally located between popular neighboring suburbs such as beautiful Shoal Bay (3.4 km 6 min drive), which plays hosts to the impressive bay view Shoal Bay Country Club and also centrally located to the peacefully stunning Soldiers Point, another little hidden oasis (9.2 km 14 min drive) hosting the vibrant and very cheeky, Cheeky Dog Bar and restaurant, also hosting the spectacular Sunset Beach and the Sunset Beach Deck Café Restaurant & Bar for glorious sunrise/sunset viewing with a coffee or cocktail in hand. At Little Beach you will find the fabulous Little Beach Boathouse (1.4 km 4 min drive), for beach side dining and craft beer or pay a visit to the Inner Light Tea Rooms café located at Nelson Head Heritage Lighthouse which is a museum in a lighthouse-keepers 1800s cottage on a 175-ft. headland overlooking Port Stephens offering unbelievable views, amazing food and deserts, this place is a must when in Nelson Bay, (2.5 km 6 min drive). Visit and climb to the summit of Mount Tomaree in Shoal Bay or the sand dunes & beautiful sunsets of Birubi Beach in Anna Bay.
TRANSPORT Local taxi service operates 24 hours a day or checkout bus timetables for the Port Stephens region, additionally most club venues offer a door-to-door courtesy bus service.
Everything is within easy reach from this premium location.
CLEANING -Enhanced cleaning practices.
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Pets
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Off limits to guests:
* Antique glassware stored in the overhead cabinetry above the
stainless-steel bench tops.
* Bedroom 5 (12guests or less)
No additional guests permitted on property grounds which exceeds12/14 registered guests staying at the property as per approved booking.
All events must be disclosed and approved in writing by management at the time of booking. all enquiries welcome.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Additional fees apply for events/venue hire.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-15771
About the area
Nelson Bay
Located in Nelson Bay, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Heritage Light House Cottage and Nelson Head Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay and Nelson Bay Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Fly Point Marine Reserve and Toboggan Hill Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
Does Vibin' Fun House 400meters (5 min walk) to D'Albora Marinas.
Outdoor Spa
have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Vibin' Fun House 400meters (5 min walk) to D'Albora Marinas.
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?
As of 9 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vibin' Fun House 400meters (5 min walk) to D'Albora Marinas.
Outdoor Spa
on 14 June 2026 start from NZ$1,783, 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.
Is Vibin' Fun House 400meters (5 min walk) to D'Albora Marinas.
Outdoor Spa
pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Vibin' Fun House 400meters (5 min walk) to D'Albora Marinas.
Outdoor Spa
?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Vibin' Fun House 400meters (5 min walk) to D'Albora Marinas.
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?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Vibin' Fun House 400meters (5 min walk) to D'Albora Marinas.
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?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Vibin' Fun House 400meters (5 min walk) to D'Albora Marinas.
Outdoor Spa
located?
This family-friendly Nelson Bay holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Baptist Tabernacle, Nelson Bay Golf Club and d'Albora Marinas Nelson Bay. Fly Point Marine Reserve and Dutchmans Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Rodney was an excellent host and we really enjoyed our time at his home. The house was extremely clean and perfect for a large group.We cooked in the house and it was stocked with all the cooking utensils you would need.I can’t recommend the house enough and would return again!
Amazing location, great communication with host and the place had everything you could ask for and more!
Would definitely recommend to groups and would stay again
JAMIEL Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2023
Thanks so much for writing such a lovely review. Happy you all enjoyed your stay! We would definitely welcome you all back again in the future.
Booked to stay for a bucks party and had a great time, plenty of space and easy fit our group (10), great outdoor area for a bbq and games room to hang out and play pool or ping pong
Dale M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2023
Thankyou for taking the time to write an awsome review. Happy you all had a great stay. Would happily welcome you all back again in the future.
Great place for a group of friends to stay with multiple areas and plenty of entertainment. Location is excellent and the hosts are responsive and helpful.
Nicholas H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 January 2023
Thankyou Nicholas, we were very happy to host you and your group and pleased that you all enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to see you all again in the near future. Wishing you all the very best.
We were a group of 9 adults and the property was fantastic right in the heart of Nelson Bay. The owner was extremely helpful as well! I would definitely recommend this property.
Milton S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2023
Thankyou so much Milton, would be happy to host you all again sometime in the near future. All the best!
What a wonderful place, so much room and so tastefully decorated. The place was awesome definitely will return again. Highly recommended
Tabatha U.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 February 2023
Thank you so much Tabatha for taking the time to write such and awesome review. We are so pleased that you and your group had a wonderful getaway together in paradise. We would not hesitate to welcome you all back again sometime in the near future.
Thanks for choosing Cool Change!
This was such a wonderful place to stay! It's even bigger than all of the photos, great outdoor and indoor areas with great facilities. The location is very central with decent parking as well. Rodney was a friendly host with excellent instructions and communication. Very good value for money, would recommend to anyone!
Kate G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2022
Thank you so much Katie for taking the time to write such a beautiful review. Our goal was to offer our guests a comfortable spacious pad to come together, unwind and simply just share a happy moment together or an opportunity to hide away and just simple catch up on a little me time, so we are very happy to hear that our efforts were appreciated. Your efforts in taking such great care of Cool Change for us are also very much appreciated. Wishing you all the best and hope we can accommodate you all again in the near future.
Rod’s home in Nelson Bay has everything! Badminton, above ground pool, spa, bbq, fire pit, table tennis, billiards, an ice machine, a blender, great furniture, stylish interior design, comfortable beds. You couldn’t ask for more! Great location, walking distance to everything in Nelson Bay, we’d love to stay again.
James F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 January 2024
What more could you want in a review!
Thankyou so much James for taking the time to write such an awsome review.
We are so happy that you all enjoyed your stay. It's very warming to know that our efforts to provide guests with the best possible stay experience dose not go unnoticed.
You were all a pleasure to host and we would happily welcome you all back again anytime.
Great property with amazing facilities in ideal location
Great house with plenty of space for our group of 11 adults. This property is 5 min walk to the beach, marina, bars, shops and restaurants making its location perfect. The house has plenty of added extras such as pool, Foxtel, barista coffee machine and a games room with sound system, pool table, darts board and table tennis.
The icing on the top was the communication with the owner, Rodney via the Stayz app. Rodney was always quick to reply and very helpful throughout the booking process and during our stay.
We will definitely stay at this property again and would 100% recommend to friends and family.
Darren w.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2023
Thanks so much Darren for taking the time to write such an awsome review! We are so pleased you all enjoyed your stay and look forward to hosting you all again some time In the near future.
Hello, and thanks in advance for your interest in Cool Change. We are Rodney and Taja creators and owners of Cool Change, so far enjoyed 33years of marriage. Our family unit consists of 3 handsome adult sons, 3 beautiful grandchildren and 3 demanding pugs, named Gypsie Rose, Ruby Rae and Pompaya Rodney.
Trade history in design. Our interests and hobbies include, buying and selling real estate. Renovating and bringing new life to old properties, and we hope you love the space we have created just for you!
Why they chose this property
Cool Change is an incredible double story home that features multiple open plan and generously proportioned communal spaces. Guests can come together in large groups with ample seating, as well as find intimate spaces to escape to away for a little quiet time.
Located right in the heart of Nelson Bay CBD, the property invites you to park the car, forget the keys and explore the blue water wonderland that surrounds you on foot.
Cool Change is a venue of ultimate comfort, it is a place with an inviting atmosphere and a friendly nostalgic feeling that runs throughout.
As a venue for small events and gatherings Cool Change steps out of the norm, offering something a little warmer than the white-on-white coastal chic that is seemingly everywhere these days. We provide a space that is both sophisticated yet chilled. It's a blending of the aesthetics and styling of the nineteen sixties with contemporary comforts and modern-day luxuries.
FEATURES Free Wi Fi & Foxtel. Free off-street parking. Barista Style full bean coffee machine Large games/entertainment room with pool table, smart TV to stream music & music videos, sound system, leather lounge's, cocktail tables & chairs, kitchenette, fridge, wine fridge & ice maker, second toilet. Saltwater pool with viewing deck. Opulent spa bath with calming LED lighting Undercover alfresco dining area with smart TV plus double grill BBQ Rustic cocktail deck Fire pit. Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning. Office space with DVD and magazine library. Childrens Books Fully stocked gourmet kitchen with elite series cooking appliances, stainless steel and stone bench tops, dishwasher. Spacious open plan living, dinning & kitchen. Extra-long dining table with seating for 12 guests. Oversized quality beds with bed toppers and luxury 100% cotton linen and towels. Laundry with front loader washing machine and dryer. Enhanced cleaning practices A door-to-door courtesy bus service is available for most surrounding clubs/venues.
What makes this property unique
WALKABILITY to all Nelson Bay popular tourist attractions, activities, and pop-up events and live entertainment, including d'Albora marinas fabulous waterfront bars and restaurants and the fabulous 27-hole championship golf course, golf and bowling clubs.
VENUE HIRE for your special event or corporate presentation or large group gatherings up to a max 30 guests available. All enquires welcome.
100% cotton luxury bath towel/sheets, all linen including, quilts, pillows, sheets and comfortable oversized beds with bed toppers supplied.